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My Job As A Community Oncology Nurse

My Job As A Community Oncology Nurse

Katy describes her role as an Oncology Nurse, outlining the responsibilities, challenges and emotional toll of the specialism.
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What Is A Scrub Nurse?

What Is A Scrub Nurse?

Amira describes the role of a Scrub Nurse, outlining the skills that are required, interview advice and tips on how to gain experience.
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The University of Hull’s Advice and Guidance for Newly Registered Nurses (NRNs)

The University of Hull’s Advice and Guidance for Newly Registered Nurses (NRNs)

Hull University have created a guide for Newly Registered Nurses based on extensive research. It’s essential reading for any student nurse - pay, interviews, challenges, coping with fears and more!
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How I Trained To Become A Nurse With A Disability

How I Trained To Become A Nurse With A Disability

Using her own experience, Staff Nurse, Ruth, explains how she became a nurse with a disability, and gives advice on the wealth of support available.
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10 Things To Be Aware Of If You're Thinking Of Working As An Agency Nurse

10 Things To Be Aware Of If You're Thinking Of Working As An Agency Nurse

Working agency shifts is fun and creates opportunities for networking, learning and earning some decent wages. These tips will help protect you and your NMC Pin number while you’re doing that!
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UK Nurse: My Experience Of Working Through The 2014 Ebola Crisis

UK Nurse: My Experience Of Working Through The 2014 Ebola Crisis

Katy discusses her time working in West Africa during the 2014 Ebola epidemic, offering insights into the psychological toll of a viral outbreak, and the parallels with the current global pandemic.
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What Is An NHS Non Registered Support Staff (NRSS)?

What Is An NHS Non Registered Support Staff (NRSS)?

Non Registered Support Staff is an NHS job created during Covid 19 in 2020 (some hospitals originally called the position ‘bed buddies’). NRSS worker, Caitlin, explains the role and what she does.
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A Guide To The Support Available For Student Nurses With A Disability

A Guide To The Support Available For Student Nurses With A Disability

Naomi calls on her own experience to explain how a mental health problem, long term illness or any other disability does not mean you cannot study to be a nurse.
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How I Became A Scrub Nurse And What The Job Is Like

How I Became A Scrub Nurse And What The Job Is Like

Amira explains how and why she became a Scrub Nurse, her first job interview, and specialising in spinal surgery. Plus, she provides fascinating insight into a typical day’s work in theatre.
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