Career advice
Gambling addiction and recovery: what it’s like working in a pioneering NHS clinic
New clinics around the country are tackling the growth in problem gambling
25 Jan 2023
Redeployed to an unfamiliar area: what is a floating shift and do I have to work it?
How to cope if your shift setting changes and ensure you work within your competency
18 Jan 2023
Expedition nursing: an opportunity for thrill seekers to work while travelling
Job combines work with adventurous treks, sports trips or TV location shoots
11 Jan 2023
Recruits from overseas: how to succeed in your career and thrive in the UK
Leading Filipino nurse shares his tips on adapting to British life and clinical practice
22 Dec 2022
Virtual wards: what are they and what do they mean for different nursing roles?
Services combine remote, hands-on and holistic nursing care – with new roles to match
01 Dec 2022
Are you a super-helper? How to ditch the guilt and avoid burnout
Super-helpers won’t say no to helping people even when it affects their well-being
16 Nov 2022
What does an occupational health nurse do and could it be the role for me?
Find out about a varied career that can be in the NHS or anywhere in the world of work
10 Nov 2022
Having trouble accessing clinical supervision? You’re not alone
How to overcome the barriers to supervision and help maintain a healthy workforce
04 Nov 2022
Becoming a leader: what I’ve learned about making change happen
Tips on effective leadership from a nurse who had ‘no plan B’ but challenged herself
19 Oct 2022
When you make a medication error: what I learned as a newly registered nurse
Advice on how to avoid errors and nurses’ duty of candour when a mistake is made
13 Oct 2022
Loneliness in leadership: how to deal with it and support colleagues
Discussing loneliness is often still taboo, with leaders keen to appear strong
29 Sep 2022
Diversity in senior roles: a programme for aspiring black and minority ethnic leaders
How an NHS England Midlands scheme aims to improve representation and support staff
15 Sep 2022
When the pressure is too much: how to recognise and seek help for burnout
An RCN Nurse of the Year describes her struggle to prioritise her well-being
08 Sep 2022
What does an aesthetic nurse do and how do I become one?
Providing treatments, including botox and dermal fillers, can be a flexible working option
02 Sep 2022
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Well-being support and advice for you: what’s on at RCNi Nursing Careers and Jobs Fair
Health and well-being and leadership will be the themes at the upcoming London careers fair
26 Aug 2022
Community nursing: what the core specialist qualification means for you
We explain the biggest shake-up of advanced community training in 30 years
11 Aug 2022
Framework for a career: how general practice nursing is being transformed
A new framework for general practice provides a structure for career and role development
04 Jul 2022
My first time in charge of a ward: what it taught me about delegation and leadership
Being in charge can seem daunting but go for it if you get the chance – and here’s why
23 Jun 2022