Career advice
What to look for when joining a union
Joining a union may not always be a top priority when starting a new career. But unions...
11 Oct 2016
How I broke through - and my trust improved its BME approach
BME staff often find it hard to progress to senior grades in NHS organisations that remain,...
04 Oct 2016
How to be a good role model
Students and new staff look to senior nurses for guidance and will often emulate what they...
27 Sep 2016
Making the transition from colleague to manager
Moving from colleague to manager can be fraught with challenges for nurses. Kathy Oxtoby...
27 Sep 2016
Preparing for success at an assessment centre
Assessment centres are increasingly being used by employers to ensure they recruit nurses...
19 Sep 2016
Improving access to training for care home nurses
The struggle to access training has been a long-running concern for nurses who work in care...
14 Sep 2016
Night shifts: the good, the bad, and the coping
As the latest research on working night shifts shows a link with coronary heart disease,...
13 Sep 2016
The art of decision making
Mandy Day-Calder looks at ways to increase your confidence in your decision-making ability.
07 Sep 2016
Keeping your nursing spark alive
After a well-earned summer break, it can be hard to return to the daily grind of early...
31 Aug 2016
When to change jobs
How do you know when the time has come to break with what you know and take on the challenge...
24 Aug 2016
Respect your patients even when you disagree with them
Nurses have a duty to put their personal views to one side. Here are some strategies to...
18 Aug 2016
Women leaders: learn together how to fulfil your potential
Men still dominate senior positions in the public sector. Management training designed for...
16 Aug 2016
Charities offer a rewarding career
Making an impact in an area of health care that you are passionate about is the ideal for...
11 Aug 2016
Knowing when to leave your work at the office
The unique pressures of the nursing role can make it difficult to switch off. Life coach...
10 Aug 2016
When a colleague needs your support
What do you do if a colleague is having a bad day every day? Resist the urge to judge,...
04 Aug 2016
Keeping community nurses safe from harm
Lone workers in community settings can be vulnerable to abuse. Dean Gurden looks at how to...
04 Aug 2016
Maintaining professional boundaries
Keeping the balance right in nurse-patient relationships is vital to protect yourself, your...
22 Jul 2016