Career advice

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Nursing in your 40s, 50s and beyond is difficult if you don’t feel valued. Here’s how to sustain your enthusiasm and make maturity an advantage.

27 Dec 2016
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Whether you are newly qualified or an experienced nurse looking for a change of direction, RCN Bulletin Jobs Fairs are a great way to explore a wide range of new career opportun

27 Dec 2016
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Effective leadership has never been more important in nursing, and world-leading research by nurses is already transforming lives, says Council of Deans of Health director Elisa

21 Dec 2016
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When asked to write an article 30 years ago, Caroline Shuldham had reservations. Now, writing is a big part of her career.

20 Dec 2016
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Pressure resulting from understaffing can leave you feeling angry and defeated, but there are strategies to boost your resilience.

12 Dec 2016
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Nursing is an ongoing process of development, and nurse educators can help their colleagues learn from their experiences and develop complex skills

06 Dec 2016
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It has been a tough year for nurses, so take time to celebrate everything you have achieved.

05 Dec 2016
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xmas

Working at Christmas means spending time away from loved ones. Life coach Mandy Day-Calder has some tips on how to keep your motivation and energy levels up.

01 Dec 2016
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Acute care for children

The increase in hospital at home services for children is creating opportunities for nurses to have more autonomy.

22 Nov 2016
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QNI programme

Next spring will see the launch of a leadership programme for Queen’s Nurses. Lynne Pearce talks to programme manager Sharon Aldridge-Bent.

22 Nov 2016
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Mentoring

Mentoring should be a rewarding experience for mentor and student, but the relationship needs to be handled with care.

17 Nov 2016
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working abroad
Do your homework before you go and be prepared for a culture shock, says international recruitment manager Vasil Barron
10 Nov 2016
Do you ruminate for days after a difficult incident at work? The good news is you can improve your coping skills and learn how to deal with work stresses
09 Nov 2016
Working relationships in healthcare settings are not immune to day-to-day conflicts. But there are strategies to take the heat out of tense situations.
02 Nov 2016
For NHS nurses in permanent jobs, the freedom of agency nursing may seem enticing, but it is important to consider the pros and cons
01 Nov 2016
Feeling overwhelmed? Take some time to think about what really matters to patients, advises Mandy Day-Calder.
26 Oct 2016
Bethany Watson is loving her first job as nurse, and thanks to support from her trust’s speech and language therapy team, her stammer has not been an issue.
25 Oct 2016
Mandy-Day Calder explains how to develop a genuinely collaborative relationship with patients.
18 Oct 2016

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