Careers
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From emergency decisions to primary care – what my prison nurse role involves
Help for overseas nurses struggling to get on the register
A typical day’s work as a forensic nurse examiner
Career advice
Help for overseas nurses struggling to get on the register
How a new pathway has helped hundreds who narrowly failed their English language tests
A typical day’s work as a forensic nurse examiner
What’s involved in this demanding role, and the skills and compassion required
How to stay focused on your career goals and reach the next step
A guide to setting SMART goals, staying on track and finding a coach or mentor
So you’re thinking of doing a PhD? Here’s what you need to know
A doctorate can boost your nursing career – find out how to step up to the challenge
CPD: what activities count for revalidation?
It doesn’t just mean training courses – find out what else counts for your CPD hours
Narrative coaching for nurses and how it can help your career
Creating a narrative can be an invaluable tool. Find out more at Nursing Live
My job
From emergency decisions to primary care – what my prison nurse role involves
A newly registered nurse on what drew her to the role and what she’s learned so far
Work-life balance: what I’ve gained in an occupational health role
It can offer more flexibility than ward or community jobs. Find out what’s involved
A day in the life of an advanced clinical practitioner
An ACP has advice on how to make the move into advanced practice
How I became the UK’s first Filipino chief nurse – and learnings from my journey
Oliver Soriano describes how he has dealt with the highs and challenges along the way
What do clinical academic nurses do and would this dual role suit me?
How to use clinical experience to develop the evidence base that underpins patient care
From burnout to a top job in nursing research: what I’ve learned
Senior nurse researcher Jill Maben shares her tips for a move into research