Career advice
From midwife to senior commissioner – one chief nurse’s curvy career path
Diane Jones explains the hunger for autonomy that’s driven her ambition
30 Oct 2019
Clinical nurse educator: the role that brings learning to the bedside
Clinical educators are vital to improving care, but they can feel isolated in their workplace
23 Oct 2019
Workplace time-out: when some things are best left unsaid
Not everything has to be up for discussion, even if colleagues’ opinions clash with yours
16 Oct 2019
Where can a career in older people’s care take me?
The options are wide and varied, with new roles in frailty, says specialist nurse Nicky Hayes
14 Oct 2019
Overseas education exchange: what we learned about investing in nurse leadership
Six-month trauma management teaching trip to Myanmar was a rich learning experience
01 Oct 2019
Self-care for nurses: it’s not selfish to think of your own health and well-being
Looking after yourself is essential when you are caring for others
23 Sep 2019
Financial know-how for nurses: make your money work for you
Planning for retirement, or living week to week? Financial education lets you take control
16 Sep 2019
Here’s why this is an exciting time to be a clinical research nurse
There is more guidance and support now for nurses who want to combine research with practice
03 Sep 2019
International recruitment: this is a foreign world to them. I say ‘you can do it’
Gamu Mhizha came to England to train in 2003. Now she is encouraging other overseas recruits
28 Aug 2019
RCNi jobs fair: where healthcare employers will be waiting to meet you
London recruitment event will be packed with career opportunities for nurses
23 Aug 2019
Interview skills: what to do when your mind goes blank
How to keep your cool and avoid ‘brain freeze’ during a job interview
15 Aug 2019
Why community nursing is not just for older nurses
Newly qualified nurses can gain clinical skills and confidence outside the hospital setting
07 Aug 2019
Return to practice: bringing my life experiences to a new nursing career
After 25 years away from nursing, work in menopause education drew Ruth Devlin back
02 Aug 2019
Helping nurses to integrate health and social care
Resources include a toolkit to support nurse leaders to make decisions about service redesign
24 Jul 2019
Neonatal care: why it’s a rewarding career, whatever your nursing background
Services for sick babies can offer opportunities for adult nurses keen for a fresh direction
18 Jul 2019
Resilience: the knack of bouncing back from the bad days
Sometimes you need to focus on what gives you the boost in confidence you need
11 Jul 2019
NHS Retirement Fellowship rebrands to boost awareness
The group for retired NHS workers is looking to expand its membership
02 Jul 2019
A clinic to help staff make the most of their careers
An NHS trust has set up a ‘safe space’ where nurses can discuss their professional aims
27 Jun 2019