Career advice
Going for a job interview? How to overcome nerves and arrive prepared
Tips on bringing your best to interview and tackling stress and anxiety head-on
09 May 2024
Challenging discrimination: creating safe spaces for nurses and patients
My tips on using effective, inclusive leadership to improve care and staff retention
02 May 2024
I’m newly qualified and autistic – here’s how I navigate the challenges of my role
With a little support, autistic nurses like me will thrive at work and enrich nursing care
25 Apr 2024
From NHS nurse to lecturer: making the transition to education
What I’ve learned moving from an NHS role to academia, and the skills you need
11 Apr 2024
Social media recruitment: how you can turbo-charge interest in vacancies where you work
TikTok and other platforms are proving to be powerful tools for filling nurse roles
27 Mar 2024
Help! My revalidation is looming and I’m worried I’ve left it too late to get started
Don’t panic – let our portfolio tool take the strain out of organising your documents
21 Mar 2024
A typical day’s work as a forensic nurse examiner
What’s involved in this demanding role, and the skills and compassion required
14 Mar 2024
How do I become a nurse specialist and what skills do I need?
Specialising in an area of nursing can enhance patient care and your career opportunities
07 Mar 2024
Meeting patients’ mental health needs in critical care: a guide to close the skills gap
Newly registered nurses have produced a guide that ICU – and all acute teams – can use
22 Feb 2024
What you need to be a chief nurse – and my top tips for getting there
Focus on developing your skills in roles you love, and keep on learning
07 Feb 2024
How to stay focused on your career goals and reach the next step
A guide to setting SMART goals, staying on track and finding a coach or mentor
01 Feb 2024
So you’re thinking of doing a PhD? Here’s what you need to know
A doctorate can boost your nursing career – find out how to step up to the challenge
25 Jan 2024
Going for a band 7 role? What to expect to be asked at your interview
Moving up to these senior roles can be a big step – prepare well with our interview tips
18 Jan 2024
Nursing and teaching: how to have the best of both worlds
Bridge the gap between clinical practice and academia, while still working for the NHS
11 Jan 2024
How can I advance as a nursing associate?
Make the most of career opportunities whether you aspire to nurse registration or not
04 Jan 2024
Innovations that improve patient care and experience: how to make your vision work
Nurses who turned inspiration into real-world improvements share their tips for success
13 Dec 2023
Moving from NHS to social care nursing: what are the benefits?
The career opportunities you may not have considered, including for newly registered staff
30 Nov 2023
Midlife financial review: do I need one, and how do I do it?
Tips for nurses on NHS pensions, planning for future need and seeking financial advice
23 Nov 2023