I’m so glad I moved into practice nursing after having my children
Working in general practice offers scope for progression, but work-life balance too
02 May 2019
Career advice
If you’re stressed at work, comparing yourself to others will only feed the anxiety
Practical tips for nurses on how to stop negative thoughts in their tracks
28 Mar 2019
Creating a fast track into practice nursing
A training course aims to provide everything needed for a career as a practice nurse
13 Dec 2018
The importance of getting student nurses into practice placements
After receiving recognition for her role as a mentor, Angela Cheesmond explains why there...
11 Jun 2018
The diversity of community nursing
Prolific community nurse Jayne Sankey has more than 30 years of primary care under her belt...
30 Apr 2018
'The autonomy of my role in primary care keeps me on my toes'...
Practice nurse Paula Cannon, who works at the Nelson Medical Practice in Wimbledon,...
24 Apr 2018
'People think practice nursing is solitary but I'm part of a team of...
Fay Codona explains how a placement in her final year led her to join Carlisle Healthcare in...
12 Feb 2018
Spearheading a technological revolution in district nursing
Award-winning district nurse Paul Crank reflects on how he ensured connectivity across care...
26 Jan 2018
Making sure work is recognised and valued
Lorraine Hicking-Woodison on the privilege and rewarding feeling you get from being an...
08 Dec 2017
Empowering nurses to choose practice nursing
Practice nurse, Ifrah Ahmed has experienced a variety of working environments on ward...
10 May 2017
No reason to fear a move to the independent sector
Keeleigh Scott on her new nursing role working with adults with learning disabilities in...
28 Feb 2017
QNI programme will shape community nursing leaders of the future
Next spring will see the launch of a leadership programme for Queen’s Nurses. Lynne Pearce...
22 Nov 2016
Keeping community nurses safe from harm
Lone workers in community settings can be vulnerable to abuse. Dean Gurden looks at how to...
04 Aug 2016
Caring for yourself when you are the patient
Being a nurse doesn’t give immunity from long-term illness: points to consider after being...
12 Jul 2016
Study highlights link between unfairness and staff sickness
Work dissatisfaction can affect health, recruitment and retention
17 Jun 2016
Rediscover your passion by setting fresh career goals
Work motivation can be kick-started by redefining your ambitions
13 Jun 2016
Stress puts off nurse directors from going for the top job
A recent report shows nurse directors are reluctant to take on chief executive roles because...
13 Jun 2016
Simple ways to take back control and reduce your stress levels
In a challenging work situation, the level of stress and anxiety you are feeling may well be...
08 Jun 2016