My job
I’m proud to be training as a nursing associate – and let me tell you why
Misunderstood role is no mere stepping stone – it has a distinctive place in the nursing team
A passion for collaboration
Kellie Owen, winner of the 2019 Richard Tompkins Nurse Development Scholarship, on influencing the culture of care homes
‘Don’t be too focused on the task at hand’
Admiral Nurse Sarah Oakwood on her ‘musts’ for working with older people
Care home support nurse
Primary care nurses must adapt ways of working due to an increase in frail older patients
'Getting services right for people with frailty is a must'
Frailty and dementia matron Beverley Marriott wants an integrated health and social care system
‘I would add a seventh C: the ability to remain calm’
Advanced nurse practitioner Ann Collins describes the qualities needed in her job
Forget any myths about nursing careers in dementia care – we’re at the cutting edge
Hugh Masters on why care of people with dementia is at the forefront of nursing innovation
My job: 'Nursing is not a job, it’s a calling'
Nursing home team leader Paula McCafferty on quelling patient anxiety with staff interaction
‘I love to see residents happy and content, and their relatives reassured’
Julie Newman, manager of Ivybank House care home, Falkirk, reflects on her career to date
'A sense of humour is a must in care of older people'
Pablo Vilar on why there are more challenges ahead for care workers
'Give 100% to patients and have the most rewarding career'
Clinical director of Pacific Care Janice Allan says working with older people enables nurses to be autonomous practitioners
'I love being able to influence the provision of quality care'
Jean Donaldson emphasises the importance of respect and compassion