Career advice

Sexual assault referrals: my work as a forensic nurse examiner

A typical day in this demanding role, and the skills and compassion required

How do I become a nurse specialist and what skills do I need?

Specialising in an area of nursing can enhance patient care and your career opportunities

A nurse in ICU looks up from writing in notes to observe the patient. ICU can lack understanding of patients’ mental health care needs

Meeting patients’ mental health needs in critical care: a guide to close the skills gap

Newly registered nurse have produced a guide that ICU – and all acute teams – can use

An ambulance nurse wearing a high visibility jacket talks to a patient who is holding an oxygen mask to his face

Ambulance nurses: what does this emergency first responder role involve?

What it takes to work alongside paramedics taking potentially life-saving decisions

What you need to be a chief nurse – and my top tips for getting there

Focus on developing your skills in roles you love, and keep on learning

Illustration showing a figure standing at the top of a peak highlighted against a golden sky and holding up a target with an arrow through the centre, suggesting reaching a goal

How to stay focused on your career goals and reach the next step

A guide to setting SMART goals, staying on track and finding a coach or mentor

A woman in a smart yellow blouse smiles widely at the person sitting opposite her at a desk, as in a nursing job interview

Going for a band 7 role? What to expect to be asked at your interview

Moving up to these senior roles can be a big step – prepare well with our interview tips

Nursing and teaching: how to have the best of both worlds

Bridge the gap between clinical practice and academia, while still working for the NHS

How can I advance as a nursing associate?

Make the most of career opportunities whether you aspire to nurse registration or not

Innovations that improve patient care and experience: how to make your vision work

Nurses who turned inspiration into real-world improvements share their tips for success

Negligence complaints: your potential role in the NHS Resolution process

What to expect from mediation, plus tips on how to prepare to give evidence

Moving from NHS to social care nursing: what are the benefits?

The career opportunities you may not have considered, including for newly registered staff

Midlife financial review: do I need one, and how do I do it?

Tips for nurses on NHS pensions, planning for future need and seeking financial advice

Palliative care: what’s involved and could it be the role for you?

Besides managing symptoms, nurses offer emotional, spiritual and psychological support

Safe staffing: how to report concerns, whatever your role or seniority

A practical guide to using ‘red flags’ to raise staffing gaps

Job interview tips: how to answer those ‘tricky’ questions

Steps you can take to prepare and talk with confidence about your skills and achievements

I’m a learning disability nurse – what are my career options?

The role can take you down exciting and challenging paths working with people of all ages

Forensic nursing: is custody healthcare practitioner the career move you’re looking for?

It’s a role that offers autonomy and the chance to advocate for vulnerable individuals

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