Career advice
Nurse with a zest for life – and a passion for palliative care
A student placement in a hospice ignited a passion for palliative care that has never left...
21 Nov 2017
Care home tutor helps overseas nurses join UK register
A care home in Yorkshire is giving lessons to nurses from outside Europe who are working as...
07 Nov 2017
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
Be a leading candidate
Nerves can take hold and speech become garbled when you are put on the spot. Here, we offer...
01 Jun 2016
My advice to new staff? Take every chance to question
Anita Astle urges nurses to 'work hard, play hard and have the time of your life'
27 May 2016
Workplace matters
Medical settings are fast-paced and busy, so if someone is not pulling their weight, it can...
25 May 2016
Stay open to change
Most of us find change a challenge, but by accepting it as inevitable we can make the most...
11 May 2016
Want to set up a nurse-led clinic? Here's how to do it...
Detailed planning and communication with team members are vital to creating a successful...
11 May 2016
'I like the variety of care home work'
Aileen Waton says working at a good care home can lead ti career progression and personal...
29 Apr 2016
From negative to positive: turn redundancy into an opportunity
Being made redundant can feel like a crushing blow, but it might just be the springboard to...
27 Apr 2016
Keep an eye on Facebook and Twitter when you're job hunting...
Employers are increasingly turning to social media as a recruitment tool
27 Apr 2016
Spirit of collaboration
Few of us work in isolation, so ensuring your team works well together is essential.
13 Apr 2016
'I want the Nurse of the Year award to raise the profile of nursing'
RCN Wales Nurse of the Year Claire Harris was recognised for setting up a new stroke service...
31 Mar 2016
Make the right choice
Two employers are vying for your services, so how do you choose between them? Here's some...
30 Mar 2016