Career advice

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Feedback from nurse manager: a nurse appears taken aback in a conversation with a manager in a clinical setting
Even if it’s not positive, it can help you to develop skills and strengths – find out how
12 Feb 2025
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Redeployment in nursing: illustration showing a large hand moving small figures of people around a chess board, suggesting redeploying staff in healthcare settings
Working in a new setting or team can be daunting, but also offers opportunities for growth
06 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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Simulated clinical nursing skills training: a nurse practises taking blood on a manikin in a clinical training session
Ways to brush up your skills and the pros of refresher courses and supervised practice
22 Jan 2025
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Nurse reflecting on an error: a nurse raises her hand in a gesture of explanation during a conversation with a colleague
How to respond, learn from an error and address it when looking for a new job
16 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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Streamlined handover process: a nurse watches a colleague write a patient’s details up on the board on a hospital ward
Improvements at work don’t always require big steps, and anyone can initiate change
19 Dec 2024
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Remote working: illustration of a nurse sitting at a desk and working from home, participating in a video conference call
Advice from those who have made the switch in search of flexibility and work-life balance
12 Dec 2024
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Leadership
Three chief nurses share how they overcame obstacles to achieve their career ambitions
05 Dec 2024
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Supportive nursing workplace: a woman smiles as she shakes hands with her new employer during an interview
Experts advise on what to look for, from team culture and well-being support to leadership
28 Nov 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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Aesthetic nurse specialist: a nurse injecting toxin into a woman’s forehead during an aesthetic procedure
What an aesthetic nurse specialist does and how to get into this field
14 Nov 2024
One nurse explains how career progression freed them from being bullied and sidelined
07 Nov 2024
The post-grad qualification is often needed for senior roles. Tips on how to achieve it
29 Oct 2024
How a disregard for others can affect morale and what ‘narcissistic behaviour’ means
23 Oct 2024
Making the case for a pay rise when you’re outside Agenda for Change 
14 Oct 2024
What to consider if you are looking for greater flexibility and work-life balance
07 Oct 2024
How to plan ahead to gain the skills and experience required
30 Sep 2024

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