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Band 5 to band 6 nurse: illustration of a nurse taking a confident step up on a flight of stairs as she moves from a band 5 to a band 6 role

We look at the keys to transition, including support and skills development

30 Apr 2025
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Pressure ulcer screening: nurses check the status of skin on the patient’s heel using a mirror

What you can do to help prevent tissue damage, and to care for patients if ulcers develop

12 Mar 2025
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Community nursing as a newly registered nurse: a young nurse waves to a community nursing colleague as she drives away in a car

Dedicated career pathway programmes help students to explore their options

13 Feb 2025
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Nurse appraisal meeting: two nurses in scrubs sit at a table having a discussion, as in a annual appraisal conversation between a manager and staff member

Tips to ensure your appraisal reflects your contributions, plus how it’s linked to pay

30 Jan 2025
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NMC revalidation for nurses: two nurse colleagues laugh together while having a discussion. A reflective discussion is required for revalidation

Make sure you know what is expected and make revalidation part of your ongoing practice

09 Jan 2025
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Nurse pay negotiations: a nurse contemplating an image hovering beside her of a large question mark made of bank notes

After a frustrating year, we consider what needs to change to secure a fairer pay deal

09 Dec 2024
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Using AI for nursing degree: a person’s hands typing on a laptop computer, with illustrated icons representing study and technology hovering above them on the image

We look at the AI tools available, ways students can use them – and the potential pitfalls

04 Dec 2024
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Moving up to a band 6 nursing role: illustration shows a nurse standing on the band 6 part of a bar chart, in which the bars are steps from band 4 to band 6

Stepping up may mean more pay, but what are the other factors to consider?

21 Nov 2024
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Nursing students facing money worries: someone counting cash in their hands, including a £20 note, a £5 note and five £1 coins

Advice on available funding, benefits, childcare support and hardship funds

30 Oct 2024
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NHS sickness absence: a nurse looks apprehensive as she faces two people at a formal meeting

Find out how to prepare and how to get support to help you return to work

28 Oct 2024
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Nurses making a direct appeal to their employer over pay can seek union and colleagues’ support to build their case

Making the case for a pay rise when you’re outside Agenda for Change 

14 Oct 2024
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Nurse consultants have a high level of expertise in their area of care; a nurse consultant talks to a patient, explaining something with a smile while showing them a diagram   

How to plan ahead to gain the skills and experience required

30 Sep 2024

Nurses can help prevent postural problems by providing care and support to families

18 Sep 2024

Penile cancer can be devastating, but you can help patients by being there and listening

22 Aug 2024

We review the RCN’s new set of definitions and how to use them in your career

22 Aug 2024

Who is most at risk and how will national immunisation programme work?

08 Aug 2024

With sharper focus on expanding the range of settings, we ask if the plan is working

31 Jul 2024

Steps to take when you need to raise concerns and options other than referral

28 Jun 2024