Career advice

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Written reflective account: a woman sits at a table in her living room typing on a laptop
What you can use for the reflective elements of revalidation and how to record them
03 Jul 2025
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Expert nurse witness: a woman giving evidence in court
Sharing your expertise in legal cases not only pays well, but counts as participatory CPD
26 Jun 2025
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Portfolio nursing career: a smiling nurse dressed half in blue uniform, and half in a suit, to illustrate pursuing a portfolio career as a nurse and a manager
How blending roles could help you maintain skills and widen your horizons
19 Jun 2025
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Newly registered nurses: three nurses in discussion in a clinical setting as they look at an electronic pad
Advice on handling the ‘transition shock’ from student to accountable professional
11 Jun 2025
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Nurse revalidation: woman works at home on laptop, making notes by hand
Interactive learning opportunities come in many guises – find out how to make them count
05 Jun 2025
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Illustration of a nurse pausing in front of a large question mark, symbolising a major decision
Key questions that can help you decide what to do next if you’re considering moving on
29 May 2025
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Back to the Floor: a senior nurse involved in direct patient care using an e-pad on the ward
The programme that involves working with band 5 colleagues after time away from care
22 May 2025
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A band 7 nurse and team leader sits talking to her nursing team
Competition for band 7 roles can be intense – consider the pros, cons and skills needed
15 May 2025
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Kindness and compassion in nursing: a smiling nurse tends to a patient in a hospital bed
Showing kindness not only boosts nursing care, but improves staff morale and well-being
08 May 2025
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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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A nurse sitting at a desk in a job interview gestures while speaking to an interviewer
Tips on responding to different types of questions, and how and when to use STAR
23 Apr 2025
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Nurse promotion: a smiling nurse shakes the hand of an interviewer as she introduces herself at the start of a job interview
Expert advice to help you highlight your strengths and boost your chances of success
14 Apr 2025
How to see yourself as a leader, regardless of role, and where to start
10 Apr 2025
The attractions and downsides of taking a job conducting benefit claimant assessments
27 Mar 2025
How to overcome difficulties at work and not let them hold back your career
20 Mar 2025
The essential skills for effective leadership and how to cultivate them
13 Mar 2025
While guidelines allow staff to request flexibility, many report requests are denied
06 Mar 2025
Advice on why and when changing role without promotion serves your long-term ambitions
27 Feb 2025

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