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Career advice
Urgent response in the community: could this be your next career move?
Nurses often lead these multidisciplinary rapid response teams, which aim to cut hospital
What is a Freedom to Speak Up guardian and how do I become one?
Freedom to Speak Up guardians provide support for nurses and other clinicians who raise co
From ED nurse to health tech boss
Advice on taking your career in a whole new direction – and why moving away from direct pa
Flexible working: what if nurses could choose their own hours?
As UK healthcare employers including the NHS struggle to recruit nurses, a care home has i
I’m new to the role of practice supervisor for students – what do I need to know?
Being a practice supervisor for nursing students on clinical placement is a role for all r
What is imposter syndrome – and what can you do about it?
Imposter feelings can erode self-confidence and increase the likelihood of burnout, but th
How to be a high-earner: tips on reaching the height of your earning powers
Advice on reaching your full earning potential, whether by aspiring to senior leadership r
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?
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
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.
If you are considering career options outside the UK, read our guide to getting a nursing j
Thinking of leaving the nursing profession?
Diverse range of nurse employers and care providers offer equally wide-ranging opportunitie
PNAs offer clinical, professional and well-being support to colleagues, and with new educat
These senior posts require significant experience and proven leadership.
Newly registered and more experienced nurses are finding fresh confidence and career paths,
