66 Career Development Blog posts

Claire Carmichael shares simple tips and advice on how she would approach becoming a Band 6 Nurse, from preparation and timings to boosting confidence and learning to sell yourself.

Laura Pueyo, Haematology Nurse discusses why Critical Thinking is important in Nursing and gives examples of how, when put into practice, it can improve your Nursing and reduce potential mistakes.

GP Nurse, Debbie, explains the value of her experiences before starting her nursing training and how they all held relevance for her nursing role today.

Marzena talks candidly about her placement in CAMHS, how vital this under-funded service became during lockdown and how her experience compelled her to take on a role as a CAMHS Practitioner

Practice Nurse, Debbie Olusola, talks through how she has prepared for her own appraisal and how organisation and ongoing information gathering is key

In this episode, Janet, a 2nd Year Student Nurse talks about how she finally decided to study Nursing and the journey that led her to it.

Alexandria, a third year student Nurse gives an insight into her experience on placement in NICU and Paediatrics.

Laura talks about her most rewarding nursing experience and gives us some of the lessons that it taught her.

Jonathan talks us through his journey as a Nurse and explains how every step has helped him realise what he has wanted to do next.