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Should I stay or should I go? Part 2
As a nurse you have skills and experience that are in demand outside the NHS and the...
24 Apr 2017
Equal pay for work of equal value: the pay band revolution
Pay restraint and the down-banding of roles has demoralised the nursing workforce. At this...
24 Apr 2017
Weighing up the pros and cons before you quit your job: Part 1
Leaving your job is a big step, especially if it means moving outside the NHS or even ending...
18 Apr 2017
Attempting behaviour change: the good, the bad and the barriers in between
Showing a degree of vulnerability when discussing healthy behaviours with your patients can...
10 Apr 2017
Outstanding opportunities at NHS Blood and Transplant Services
Leadership development programmes for staff at every level are among the attractions at the...
05 Apr 2017
When work triggers painful emotions
Switching off from patients is not a good idea, but neither is being at the mercy of your...
03 Apr 2017
Show you have the right attitudes for the job
Employers today ask for more than relevant skills and experience: they also want to know...
27 Mar 2017
How to shine at interviews
Preparation is key to a successful interview. Plan well, do your research and the job could...
26 Mar 2017
Agency nursing hit by tax change
For the past 18 months agency nurses have seen their wages under threat, with trusts ordered...
25 Mar 2017
Nurse leaders: learn how to shape policy
Nurses should have a say in policy-making at all levels, but many feel they lack the skills...
22 Mar 2017
How to turn a CV into your personal marketing tool
A good CV is the essential first step to getting your ideal job. RCN careers adviser Julie...
21 Mar 2017
Put your appraisal plan into action
Having completed your appraisal, you will have a development plan for the coming year. Here'...
20 Mar 2017
Make the most of your annual appraisal
It is easy to regard your appraisal as a chore, but if approached properly, it can put you...
14 Mar 2017
Further study for further development: the primacy of postgraduate studies
Since nursing became an all-graduate profession, undertaking a master's degree has become an...
13 Mar 2017
Paul Edwards: busting the private sector myths
Paul Edwards of Bupa UK urges you to keep an independent mind when choosing your next career...
04 Mar 2017
Careers in nursing research: finding the evidence for better care
If you are interested in investigating the issues that matter most to patients, research may...
27 Feb 2017
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A good preceptorship programme can help you survive your first year as a newly-qualified...
22 Feb 2017
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