Career advice

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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
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heree-Leigh Woodall, head of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) at independent healthcare provider Practice Plus Group, pictured standing outside HMP Oakwood
My tips on using effective, inclusive leadership to improve care and staff retention
02 May 2024
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Illustration of woman's head and shoulders in profile. She holds her head high. The autism symbol – multicoloured infinity – is superimposed.
With a little support, autistic nurses like me will thrive at work and enrich nursing care
25 Apr 2024
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A female lecturer stands at the front of a lecture theatre teaching nursing students
What I’ve learned moving from an NHS role to academia, and the skills you need
11 Apr 2024
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Three young woman huddle together, all looking at their phones. Social media can effective in advertising nurse vacancies
TikTok and other platforms are proving to be powerful tools for filling nurse roles
27 Mar 2024
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Top half of clock-face, with the word deadline emblazoned on it, the time showing six minutes to midnight. Revalidation deadlines can induce panic in NMC registrants
Don’t panic – let our portfolio tool take the strain out of organising your documents
21 Mar 2024
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What’s involved in this demanding role, and the skills and compassion required
14 Mar 2024
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Specialising in an area of nursing can enhance patient care and your career opportunities
07 Mar 2024
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A nurse in ICU looks up from writing in notes to observe the patient. ICU can lack understanding of patients’ mental health care needs
Newly registered nurses have produced a guide that ICU – and all acute teams – can use
22 Feb 2024
What it takes to work alongside paramedics taking potentially life-saving decisions
15 Feb 2024
Focus on developing your skills in roles you love, and keep on learning
07 Feb 2024
A guide to setting SMART goals, staying on track and finding a coach or mentor
01 Feb 2024
A doctorate can boost your nursing career – find out how to step up to the challenge
25 Jan 2024
Moving up to these senior roles can be a big step – prepare well with our interview tips
18 Jan 2024
Bridge the gap between clinical practice and academia, while still working for the NHS
11 Jan 2024

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