Career advice
Is it worth undertaking a PhD?
A PhD can be a hard slog, but the rewards from carrying out your own research are immense
20 Jun 2019
Forensic nursing: why I love this complex and unpredictable job
Senior forensic nurse Jessica Davidson is helping develop postgraduate education in her field
13 Jun 2019
Breakfast with the chief nurse: breaking the ice with new and existing staff
How drop-in sessions offer a chance to hear concerns and resolve issues
05 Jun 2019
How to avoid the mind fog of the nurse’s endless to-do list
Tips for coping when you are feeling overwhelmed
22 May 2019
Volunteering could be your ticket to festival season
Enjoy the atmosphere, help raise money for charity – and boost your CPD and practice hours
15 May 2019
I’m so glad I moved into practice nursing after having my children
Working in general practice offers scope for progression, but work-life balance too
02 May 2019
Be your own nurse: listen to what your body’s telling you and forget about guilt
Sometimes you’ve got to advocate for your own needs, for the sake of your health
11 Apr 2019
Why nursing older people in an acute setting is a great way to develop your career
A senior nurse explains her hospital trust’s opportunities for band 5 staff
05 Apr 2019
If you’re stressed at work, comparing yourself to others will only feed the anxiety
Practical tips for nurses on how to stop negative thoughts in their tracks
28 Mar 2019
When you think you’re a good organiser, but they think you’re just plain bossy
Steps you can take to ensure nurse colleagues don’t misread your good intentions
15 Mar 2019
Support in a crisis: what to bear in mind when comforting relatives in distress
How to feel better equipped to support patients’ loved ones when they are upset
08 Mar 2019
How to build a career that combines clinical and research skills
Clinical academic nursing is relatively new but growing, with a career framework to match
06 Mar 2019
Why nurses must facilitate patient education
Making time to inform patients about their health is vital to improving long-term outcomes
27 Feb 2019
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A strategy to gain confidence at work
Being aware of your skills and strengths will give you confidence when applying for a new job
20 Feb 2019
The best way to beat bullies at work
Bullying and harassment are a problem in the NHS, but there are strategies to help you cope
18 Feb 2019
Nursing and clinical research: let’s look at the impact of nurses
Without the wide spectrum of nursing roles in research there wouldn’t be excellent practice
11 Feb 2019
Digital tech developers need nurses’ know-how
Involving nurses in developing digital technologies would open an exciting career pathway
05 Feb 2019
Is this your next challenge in emergency care?
A retrieval service role combines the fundamentals of nursing and the pressure of trauma care
30 Jan 2019