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Winter can take an emotional toll, particularly for those who experience seasonal affective disorder, but there are ways to manage it

21 Nov 2017
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As the RCN’s new scheme to offer accreditation for advanced nurse practitioners gathers pace, Lynne Pearce talks to project manager Nick Paterson about how nurses with the relev

31 Jan 2017
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Ahead of the spring roll out of the RCN’s new credentialing scheme, Lynne Pearce talks to advance nurse practitioners who took part in the pilot project. 

23 Jan 2017
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QNI programme

Next spring will see the launch of a leadership programme for Queen’s Nurses. Lynne Pearce talks to programme manager Sharon Aldridge-Bent.

22 Nov 2016
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Leader

Moving from colleague to manager can be fraught with challenges for nurses. Kathy Oxtoby looks at how to make the transition as seamless as possible. 

27 Sep 2016
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Look after yourself

Being a nurse doesn’t give immunity from long-term illness: points to consider after being diagnosed 

12 Jul 2016
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Sickness

Work dissatisfaction can affect health, recruitment and retention

17 Jun 2016
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Careers target

Work motivation can be kick-started by redefining your ambitions

13 Jun 2016
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Executive stress

A recent report shows nurse directors are reluctant to take on chief executive roles because of the high personal cost

13 Jun 2016
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Stressed nurse

In a challenging work situation, the level of stress and anxiety you are feeling may well be unnecessary – but you can beat it by taking control with these simple tools.

08 Jun 2016
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Nerves can take hold and speech become garbled when you are put on the spot.

01 Jun 2016

Medical settings are fast-paced and busy, so if someone is not pulling their weight, it can have a big effect on the rest of the team and the quality of care being given.

25 May 2016

Are you working for a transformational leader? The sort of person the NHS desperately needs who will enthuse and inspire all around them with 100 ideas a minute and boundless energy? Yes? Exhausting isn’t it?

18 May 2016

Most of us find change a challenge, but by accepting it as inevitable we can make the most of opportunities that arise.

11 May 2016

Detailed planning and communication with team members are vital to creating a successful service.

11 May 2016

Claire Harris leads a team of 40 nurses delivering stroke services 

03 May 2016

Being made redundant can feel like a crushing blow, but it might just be the springboard to better things

27 Apr 2016

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