Career advice

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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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District nurse makes a home visit, working autonomously with only limited real-time support 
Better pay and pathways to promotion are key to making community role an attractive career
08 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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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
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Image of a nurse holding a large arrow and pointing to a target as she runs up a flight of steps, as if planning her future career moves
How networking, mentors and social media can help you set and reach your goals
30 May 2024
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Illustration showing several nurses in uniform, seen from behind, walking along a winding pathway towards the words ‘nmc SIFE pathway’, with two large hands supporting them
How a new pathway has helped hundreds who narrowly failed their English language tests
23 May 2024
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Two nurses sitting at a table and chatting, with an open notebook in front of them, as in a nurse-mentor relationship
Seek a mentor who can enhance your confidence and competence, but also challenge you
16 May 2024
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A row of people in smart attire seated in a waiting area looking slightly anxious and preoccupied, as if waiting to be called into a job interview
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
What I’ve learned moving from an NHS role to academia, and the skills you need
10 Apr 2024
TikTok and other platforms are proving to be powerful tools for filling nurse roles
27 Mar 2024
Don’t panic – let our portfolio tool take the strain out of organising your documents
21 Mar 2024
What’s involved in this demanding role, and the skills and compassion required
14 Mar 2024

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