Career advice

Legacy mentors: how late-career nurses are boosting retention

New role gives highly experienced clinicians the chance to pass on invaluable expertise

Agency nursing: what you need to know before you start out

How to choose an agency and the questions to ask before signing up

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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’

Exit interviews: useful retention tool or meaningless tick-box exercise?

What makes for a good exit interview and how they can inform retention strategies

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

How mentoring can help overseas nurses reach senior roles

A programme supporting Filipino nurses, plus tips for getting the most out of mentoring

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

QNI field-specific standards – what are they and how will they be used?

Draft standards spell out expectations for SPQs for community nurses

Returning to work: how to rebuild your confidence after an absence

Coping strategies to help you manage pressures after stress or illness-related leave

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

Finding your voice as a newly registered nurse: tips and advice

Learn how to speak up to advocate for patients and establish yourself as a professional

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