Career advice
What is a Freedom to Speak Up guardian and how do I become one?
Those in the role provide crucial support for clinicians who raise concerns
14 Sep 2023
I’m new to the role of practice supervisor for students – what do I need to know?
Find out the qualities and skills you need – and how role can enhance your own practice
16 Aug 2023
What is imposter syndrome – and what can you do about it?
Imposter syndrome can erode self-confidence, but there are ways to defuse its negativity
09 Aug 2023
How to be a high-earner: tips on reaching the height of your earning powers
Achieve your full income potential, whether in the NHS or independent sector
03 Aug 2023
What to do when your new job is not the right fit
A former RCN Nurse of the Year on roles that don’t meet expectations – and when to walk away
27 Jul 2023
Band 6 role interviews: what questions should you expect?
Be ready to discuss your ability to lead and manage people and projects, and other skills
20 Jul 2023
From clinical practice to nurse academia: my first six months in a new role
Tips on applying for roles, banishing imposter syndrome, and facing a roomful of students
12 Jul 2023
How to survive your first year as a newly registered nurse
The tips and support that can help recent graduates avoid ‘transition shock’
05 Jul 2023
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
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
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
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
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