Health visitors in south Wales set to strike after NHS employer ignores job evaluation appeal
My job
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Plan your career but also take risks, and grab any opportunity that comes your way, says principal lecturer in nursing Linda Kenward.
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Advise, promote health and support people, but never judge, says professor of nursing Sheila McQueen.
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Be proactive and don't wait for opportunities to come your way, says lead nurse for emergency and acute clinical research Claire Matata.
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Never give up or give in, and remember people matter more than anything, says professor of student learning Tonks Fawcett.
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I have a passion for supporting people to be the best they can be, says RCN West Midlands regional director Paul Vaughan.
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Actively seek a mentor to support your career development, don't wait to be asked, says Dementia UK head of research Karen Harrison Dening.
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People in hospital are often vulnerable, so be kind and show humanity, says Macmillan consultant nurse Victoria Harmer.
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‘I want to raise the profile of nursing as a top career choice for black and minority ethnic (BME) nurses, with a level playing field for development and
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Recognise the importance of putting the person and their family at the heart of everything you do, says independent nurse consultant Gwen Moulster.
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Draw on every experience and never be afraid to go outside of your comfort zone, says nurse consultant Chris O’Connor.
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It is okay to break rules that don’t exist, says assistant director of nursing Fiona Murphy.
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Treat people as you would like to be treated and access specialist training as early as possible in your nursing career, says consultant nurse in continence care Karen Loga
Improvement requires diversity of thought, so get involved and don’t be afraid to ask questions, says quality improvement lead at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children Katie De Freitas.
Be courageous and put yourself forward for as many opportunities as you can, says Macmillan nurse consultant in colorectal cancer Claire Taylor.
Take opportunities as they come and be kind to people along the way, says Jacqueline Docherty.
Don’t be afraid to push at doors to help you find the career pathway that’s right for you, says Alison Twycross.
Never miss an opportunity to learn and do something new, says RCN North West regional director Estephanie Dunn.
Always go with your instincts and never have any regrets, says Tracey Budding.
