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Handing in your notice? Five questions to ask yourself first

Tips for nursing staff who are considering leaving their role, whether to move to another nursing position or to leave the profession altogether. Nurses in the NHS and elsewhere are facing challenging workplace conditions, due to workload pressures and understaffing, driving many to consider resigning or changing careers. We list five key questions that can help individuals decide what to do next, focusing on reflecting on your aspirations, evaluating your skills, assessing opportunities, clarifying what would make you stay and talking to your line manager.

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Illustration of a nurse pausing in front of a large question mark, symbolising a major decision

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