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Career advice
What to do when your new job is not the right fit
If a role doesn’t live up to your expectations, should you walk away?
Band 6 role interviews: what questions should you expect?
Nurses applying for band 6 roles must demonstrate their ability to lead and manage people
From clinical practice to nurse academia: my first six months in a new role
Tips on making the transition from clinical practice to nurse academia, including how to g
How to survive your first year as a newly registered nurse
The transition from student to nurse can be overwhelming but support and mentoring can ens
What if I don’t want promotion? How to make the most of your band 5 role
Not all band 5 nurses are seeking promotion – some embrace the benefits of these roles, su
Legacy mentors: how late-career nurses are boosting retention
The role is shown to boost retention of newly qualified nurses while re-energising highly
Agency nursing: what you need to know before you start out
Working as an agency nurse can offer shift flexibility and better pay.
I want to work in Australia – what are my options and what do I need to do?
If you are considering career options outside the UK, read our guide to getting a nursing
Ready to call it quits? How to fall back in love with nursing
Thinking of leaving the nursing profession?
I want to get out of the NHS, so what are my career options in the private sector?
Diverse range of nurse employers and care providers offer equally wide-ranging opportuniti
Professional nurse advocate: is this a role with your name on it?
PNAs offer clinical, professional and well-being support to colleagues, and with new educa
Band 8 roles: what are they, what skills do I need, and how do I get one?
These senior posts require significant experience and proven leadership.
The Career Pathway, Core Cancer Capabilities and Education Framework provides a streamlined
When nurses plan to leave their post, exit interviews can help inform retention strategies,
Few of the UK’s 40,000-plus Filipino nurses are on band 8 or above – a mentorship programme
Secondment can offer new direction in your career and a chance to learn and test your skill
Nurses returning to practice after stress-related leave or absence due to illness may find
Tips and advice on how to step up to your new professional role, and use your voice to advo
