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What if I don’t want promotion? How to make the most of your band 5 role
With high levels of patient contact and a range of opportunities, band 5 has its benefits
21 Jun 2023
Legacy mentors: how late-career nurses are boosting retention
New role gives highly experienced clinicians the chance to pass on invaluable expertise
15 Jun 2023
Agency nursing: what you need to know before you start out
How to choose an agency and the questions to ask before signing up
01 Jun 2023
I want to work in Australia – what are my options and what do I need to do?
A practical guide to taking a nursing job down under, including the pros and cons
25 May 2023
Ready to call it quits? How to fall back in love with nursing
Advice from those who’ve been there on how to refresh your focus and reinvigorate your career
17 May 2023
I want to get out of the NHS, so what are my career options in the private sector?
Read about roles in hospitals, occupational health, and even the football premiership
11 May 2023
Professional nurse advocate: is this a role with your name on it?
It’s an opportunity that could take your career in a fresh and exciting direction
04 May 2023
Band 8 roles: what are they, what skills do I need, and how do I get one?
You’ll need experience and proven leadership. Find out how preparation can begin at band 5
26 Apr 2023
Choose your own rotation: how one trust is improving staff retention and well-being
Groundbreaking rotation programme is helping nurses find new confidence and career paths
20 Apr 2023
Why dual registration is a win-win for nurses, patients and service users
Physical and mental health are so closely linked, education that balances both makes sense
13 Apr 2023
Talking to patients about their mental health: how research can help you
Finding new skills developed my confidence and eased the fear of ‘getting it wrong’
06 Apr 2023
Exit interviews: useful retention tool or meaningless tick-box exercise?
What makes for a good exit interview and how they can inform retention strategies
29 Mar 2023
Considering defence nursing? Here’s what you need to know
You can also learn first hand – and earn money – by joining the reserves or MoD bank
23 Mar 2023
How mentoring can help overseas nurses reach senior roles
A programme supporting Filipino nurses, plus tips for getting the most out of mentoring
09 Mar 2023
How secondment could transform your career or offer a new direction
What you can gain from a role switch and the learning opportunities it brings
01 Mar 2023
QNI field-specific standards – what are they and how will they be used?
Draft standards spell out expectations for SPQs for community nurses
01 Mar 2023
Returning to work: how to rebuild your confidence after an absence
Coping strategies to help you manage pressures after stress or illness-related leave
15 Feb 2023
What does an organ donation specialist nurse do – and how can I become one?
The skills and experience you will need to coordinate donation and support families
08 Feb 2023
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