From feedback to critical thinking: what skills do I need as a nurse leader?
The essential skills for effective leadership and how to cultivate them
13 Mar 2025
Career advice
Nursing at band 6 and up – does flexible working and work-life balance really exist?
While guidelines allow staff to request flexibility, many report requests are denied
06 Mar 2025
A move sideways: why it might just be the best thing for your career
Advice on why and when changing role without promotion serves your long-term ambitions
27 Feb 2025
CPD: is one hour a month enough for your career development?
Long gaps between engagement increase the risk of forgetting what you’ve learned
20 Feb 2025
How to use feedback to build your confidence and your career
Even if it’s not positive, it can help you to develop skills and strengths – find out how
12 Feb 2025
Redeployment: how can it help with my career development?
Working in a new setting or team can be daunting, but also offers opportunities for growth
06 Feb 2025
Your annual appraisal: how to prepare and what to expect
Tips to ensure your appraisal reflects your contributions, plus how it’s linked to pay
30 Jan 2025
How do I refresh a clinical skill that I’ve not used in a while?
Ways to brush up your skills and the pros of refresher courses and supervised practice
22 Jan 2025
Making a mistake at work: how to handle it and move on
How to respond, learn from an error and address it when looking for a new job
16 Jan 2025
Revalidation: how to renew your NMC registration
Make sure you know what is expected and make revalidation part of your ongoing practice
09 Jan 2025
Leading change: how to take action, whatever your role or seniority
Improvements at work don’t always require big steps, and anyone can initiate change
19 Dec 2024
Home-based nursing roles: what are my options?
Advice from those who have made the switch in search of flexibility and work-life balance
12 Dec 2024
So you want to be a chief nurse? First-hand advice on becoming a stand-out leader
Three chief nurses share how they overcame obstacles to achieve their career ambitions
05 Dec 2024
What does a good employer look like? Your workplace checklist
Experts advise on what to look for, from team culture and well-being support to leadership
28 Nov 2024
Stay at band 5 or move up to band 6? How to decide what’s right for you
Stepping up may mean more pay, but what are the other factors to consider?
21 Nov 2024
Aesthetic nurse specialist: what does a typical week look like?
What an aesthetic nurse specialist does and how to get into this field
14 Nov 2024
Are you being bullied at work? How not to let it hold you back professionally
One nurse explains how career progression freed them from being bullied and sidelined
07 Nov 2024
How can I juggle studying for a master’s degree with my day job?
The post-grad qualification is often needed for senior roles. Tips on how to achieve it
29 Oct 2024