Career advice
Challenges and rewards of being a peer reviewer
Overcoming her initial doubts, Elizabeth Wake became a regular reviewer for a professional...
18 May 2017
Facing the challenges of leadership
In the middle of a busy shift you may find the demands of leadership overwhelming. In the...
16 May 2017
Develop your leadership qualities
The NHS needs strong leadership - but what exactly does this mean? In the first of a three-...
16 May 2017
Give praise when it’s due, don’t wait for the farewell party
Nurses know they have a duty to raise concerns, but it's also good practice to give positive...
14 May 2017
Minimise the stress of relocating
Moving house and starting a new job are both high up on the list of stressful life events....
02 May 2017
Challenging employers who fail to comply with regulations
Mounting pressures on nurses mean many are working much longer hours, with no proper breaks...
27 Apr 2017
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