Career advice
Wales will welcome you with open arms
The country’s chief nursing officer explains the perks of working for the NHS in Wales
28 Aug 2018
A hands-on role where you’re trusted to use your own judgment
Advanced nurse practitioner Christy Samuel says challenges are what makes her job satisfying
22 Aug 2018
How to write a statement of events
If your employer asks you to write a formal statement stay calm and follow these tips
13 Aug 2018
What to do if you make a medication error
Nurses have a duty of candour when mistakes occur. Here’s how to handle the situation
06 Aug 2018
Feeling overwhelmed by the digital workplace?
Rapid advances can be daunting. Follow these tips to improve your skills and confidence
30 Jul 2018
Crossing continents as a nurse academic
Jacqueline Bloomfield says moving between the UK and Australia has helped her career progress
27 Jul 2018
From beach days to bureaucracy: academic nursing in Australia
David Thompson found many similarities with working in the UK – but differences too
26 Jul 2018
Super-switching: How to master the art of multitasking
Juggling duties may hinder productivity, but for nurses it's often the only choice
04 Jul 2018
You can be amazing too: six small changes you can make to get out of a rut
Life as a nurse can be exhausting, but it’s important to recognise your own talents
03 Jul 2018
Research should be part of nurses’ daily work
Trust creates new post of clinical professor to help nurses develop research skills
29 Jun 2018
The benefits of making time to be kind
It can seem difficult when you’re under pressure, but showing kindness really does make a...
21 Jun 2018
Colorectal: an underrated specialty
Choosing an unglamorous specialty was never an issue for colorectal consultant nurse Fiona...
20 Jun 2018
No longer a backwater, care homes offer a career
Care homes can be vibrant places to work, with a clear career structure
13 Jun 2018
Vulnerable patients: look beyond the obvious
Patients may want to hide frailties or fears, so adopt a curious attitude towards those in...
07 Jun 2018
How to challenge the misguided assumptions we all make
You cannot take back an insensitive comment, but you can minimise the risk of it happening
10 May 2018
How to help colleagues during real-life dramas
Supporting a nurse who is struggling can be difficult, but just listening is a good start
03 May 2018
‘More bang for your buck’ at this year’s RCN congress
Four-day event in Belfast will offer a range of learning sessions and CPD opportunities
02 May 2018
Show courage: Don't be afraid to ask your manager for support...
It's part of a nurse's role to offer kindness and care, but how brave do they feel when...
13 Apr 2018