Career advice

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Leading with authenticity builds trust and credibility; a nurse sits and speaks to another nurse, making eye contact and with open palms
How to step out of your comfort zone and develop your leadership skills
24 Sep 2024
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Clinical nurse educators support all health and social care staff. A student watches as a nurse explains something while pointing to a computer screen
We look at how CNEs help develop the workforce by sharing their expertise
09 Sep 2024
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A toxic manager’s behaviour is designed to limit the nurse’s chances of career progression, and undermines confidence
Advice on what to do if you’ve had enough of working for an undermining boss
04 Sep 2024
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Enhanced-level nursing: staff who have gained additional post-registration education can mentor and teach others. Image shows ward leaders teaching fellow nursing staff at a patient’s bedside
We review the RCN’s new set of definitions and how to use them in your career
22 Aug 2024
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Nurses relocating for work or other reasons should plan their move carefully
Moving home to develop your career opens opportunities, but needs careful consideration
15 Aug 2024
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A band 7 nurse on a hospital ward checks a patient’s notes and guides a junior nurse team member
These team leader, manager and clinical specialists roles are a big move
01 Aug 2024
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Distressed nurse surrounded by gaslighting and bullying phrases, shown in puppet illustration
How to spot the signs, and advice if you feel bullied by someone in a position of power
25 Jul 2024
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Illustration shows outstretched arms holding up individuals’ CVs, to show the importance to making your CV compelling
Tips on what to include, what to leave out and how best to highlight your achievements
18 Jul 2024
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An illustration of a crooked red arrow crashing through a straight green arrow pointing upwards, knocking a cartoon nurse off her feet as it continues downwards 
If you’ve had a knock back, follow our tips on turning a career ‘fail’ into a ‘win’
11 Jul 2024
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Montage of headshots of four clinical nurse specialists, who describe how they achieved their CNS careers
Tips from four nurses on routes into CNS roles and the skills you’ll need
26 Jun 2024
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A nurse in blue scrubs sits at a desk using a laptop
With the system often being ignored or misused, we look at the potential impact of a report
20 Jun 2024
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A woman sits at a desk with a laptop in front of her, looking thoughtful as she reads what is on the screen, as if preparing a supporting statement for a job application
Advice on showcasing your skills to secure an interview 
13 Jun 2024
How networking, mentors and social media can help you set and reach your goals
30 May 2024
How a new pathway has helped hundreds who narrowly failed their English language tests
23 May 2024
Seek a mentor who can enhance your confidence and competence, but also challenge you
16 May 2024
Tips on bringing your best to interview and tackling stress and anxiety head-on
09 May 2024
My tips on using effective, inclusive leadership to improve care and staff retention
02 May 2024
With a little support, autistic nurses like me will thrive at work and enrich nursing care
24 Apr 2024

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