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Career advice
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Since nursing became an all-graduate profession, undertaking a master's degree has become an increasingly popular choice, says University of Edinburgh nursing professor Tonks Fa
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Paul Edwards of Bupa UK urges you to keep an independent mind when choosing your next career move.
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If you are interested in investigating the issues that matter most to patients, research may be for you, says adult nursing lecturer Jessica Baillie.
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A good preceptorship programme can help you survive your first year as a newly-qualified nurse, says Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust preceptorship nurse lead Lucy Gill
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Protected time for reflection has many benefits – not least the power to improve patient care
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Nursing has always been unpredictable and under pressure. Mandy Day-Calder advises nurses how to cope.
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All nurses dread making an error, but if it does happen, there are things you can do to rebuild your confidence and reduce the risk of future mistakes.
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In the concluding part of a three-part series, Mandy Day-Calder reveals how to overcome the barriers to mindfulness.
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In the second part of our series on mindfulness, Mandy Day-Calder explains how paying attention to what is happening in the moment can put you in control of your
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In the first of a three-part series, Mandy Day-Calder explains the ‘essence’ of mindfulness.
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As the RCN’s new scheme to offer accreditation for advanced nurse practitioners gathers pace, Lynne Pearce talks to project manager Nick Paterson about how nurses with the relev
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Remember that married no longer necessarily means heterosexual. A little care with language can help promote a much more inclusive atmosphere.
Ahead of the spring roll out of the RCN’s new credentialing scheme, Lynne Pearce talks to advance nurse practitioners who took part in the pilot project.
Tips on how to say no to excessive workloads
Some patients value the opportunity to discuss their faith. For others, any mention of spirituality is an unwarranted intrusion.
From leadership and mindfulness to career coaching, Macmillan Cancer Support offers nurses a wealth of learning and development opportunities, writes Lynne Pearce.
Setting clear goals can help give clarity to your long-term vision and motivate you to get there, writes Mandy Day-Calder.
Working abroad can offer exciting oportunities for nurses, but do your research and plan your move carefully, writes Erin Dean.
