Career advice
How to cope with change and uncertainty
Nursing has always been unpredictable and under pressure. Mandy Day-Calder advises nurses...
16 Feb 2017
Picking up the pieces after you make a mistake
All nurses dread making an error, but if it does happen, there are things you can do to...
14 Feb 2017
Mindfulness Part 3: Don’t give up
In the concluding part of a three-part series, Mandy Day-Calder reveals how to overcome the...
13 Feb 2017
Mindfulness Part 2: Core techniques to reduce your stress
In the second part of our series on mindfulness, Mandy Day-Calder explains how paying...
07 Feb 2017
Mindfulness Part 1: How to regain your focus
In the first of a three-part series, Mandy Day-Calder explains the ‘essence’ of mindfulness.
02 Feb 2017
RCN credentialing: Assessing advanced level practice
As the RCN’s new scheme to offer accreditation for advanced nurse practitioners gathers pace...
31 Jan 2017
LGBT equality: mind your language
Remember that married no longer necessarily means heterosexual. A little care with language...
29 Jan 2017
New RCN scheme will enhance career prospects of advanced nurse practitioners
Ahead of the spring roll out of the RCN’s new credentialing scheme, Lynne Pearce talks to...
23 Jan 2017
Faith and spirituality: how to remain professional
Some patients value the opportunity to discuss their faith. For others, any mention of...
17 Jan 2017
The benefits of being a Macmillan nurse
From leadership and mindfulness to career coaching, Macmillan Cancer Support offers nurses a...
09 Jan 2017
How to set and achieve your goals
Setting clear goals can help give clarity to your long-term vision and motivate you to get...
09 Jan 2017
What to consider if you are thinking of working abroad
Working abroad can offer exciting oportunities for nurses, but do your research and plan...
28 Dec 2016
How to stay enthusiastic after years of nursing
Nursing in your 40s, 50s and beyond is difficult if you don’t feel valued. Here’s how to...
27 Dec 2016
Find your ideal role with RCN Jobs Fairs
Whether you are newly qualified or an experienced nurse looking for a change of direction,...
27 Dec 2016
Take the lead in your workplace and get involved in research
Effective leadership has never been more important in nursing, and world-leading research by...
21 Dec 2016
Grow your own career
When asked to write an article 30 years ago, Caroline Shuldham had reservations. Now,...
20 Dec 2016
How to cope with staff shortages
Pressure resulting from understaffing can leave you feeling angry and defeated, but there...
12 Dec 2016