Sharing your journey as a newly qualified nurse
A newly qualified nurse finds that sharing her experiences with others is rewarding
06 Jun 2018
Newly qualified nurses
Top tips for newly qualified nurses
Make sure you are prepared to make the leap from student to newly qualified nurse
30 Apr 2018
My degree has prepared me to cope with the pressures of nursing
It's been a rollercoaster start but Zoe Butler knows she has the foundation to succeed...
23 Apr 2018
The day I told Prince Charles how tough life can be for new nurses
RCNi student of the year tells Prince Charles of nursing’s challenges and rewards
27 Mar 2018
My first year as a registered nurse: six months qualified and counting
In the latest of her series of regular updates, RCNi nursing student of the year Zoe Butler...
14 Feb 2018
Tips for a successful transition from student to newly qualified nurse
Making the transition from student to registered nurse can be a stressful time. Open...
08 Jan 2018
My first year as a registered nurse: learning how to deal with mistakes
In the latest of her series of regular updates, RCNi nursing student of the year Zoe Butler...
23 Nov 2017
My first year as a registered nurse: reflecting on what makes an effective leader
In the second of a series of regular updates, RCNi nursing student of the year Zoe Butler...
07 Nov 2017
My first year as a registered nurse: a crisis of confidence, a shift in perspective
In the first of a series of regular updates, RCNi nursing student of the year Zoe Butler...
30 Oct 2017
Don’t get too anxious about finding your first job
When Georgina O’Reilly-Foley wasn’t offered any jobs at the end of her placements during...
27 Sep 2017
A difficult choice proved the right one for one newly qualified mental health nurse
When Deborah Ayodele had to a choice between moving abroad or training as a mental health...
17 Sep 2017
Give young people a say in nurse recruitment
Involving children and young people in the recruitment process can bring equal rewards for...
25 Jul 2017
Use your power in the job market
Don’t jump at your first job offer – the nursing shortage means you are likely to have...
22 May 2017
From student to newly qualified nurse: a checklist for new starters
First days can be daunting but being prepared can help calm your nerves. Follow these tips...
27 Mar 2017
From student to newly qualified nurse: finding out who's who...
You will be bombarded by information when you start a new job. Keep on top of it all by...
06 Mar 2017
Community nursing is a complex and varied, but often underestimated, career option
Caring for homeless people requires a complex set of skills that can enable nurses to reach...
02 Mar 2017
First steps into the world of nursing
There are many career paths open to new nurses but all of them are based on the core values...
20 Feb 2017
Stretching the boundaries of learning disability nursing
Despite popular opinion, learning disability nurses are needed in a range of care settings...
13 Feb 2017
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