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How I Found My Confidence By Becoming A Nurse

How I Found My Confidence By Becoming A Nurse

Prescribing Nurse, Sophie, explains how she developed her confidence and self-esteem during her journey into nursing, and gives some tips for when you’re feeling low.
Wellbeing
Is Flexible Working Feasible For An Understaffed Nursing Workforce?

Is Flexible Working Feasible For An Understaffed Nursing Workforce?

Since new rules were introduced in September 2021, Nurses employed by the NHS in England and Wales can now request flexible working from their first day in post.
Opinion
Interview with Dorcas Gwata, Head of Global Programmes at the Florence Nightingale Foundation

Interview with Dorcas Gwata, Head of Global Programmes at the Florence Nightingale Foundation

Nurses.co.uk was delighted at the opportunity to interview her and hope the product of the interview further carries the wave of positivity and inspiration that is Dorcas.
Career Development
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What Band 5 Salary Nurses Get Paid – And What You’ll Do To Earn It

Newly qualified NHS nurses begin their careers on a Band 5 pay band. Here we explain what that salary is, and how you'll earn it in 2026-2027.
Comparing Nursing With Midwifery - Choosing The Right Career Path

Comparing Nursing With Midwifery - Choosing The Right Career Path

Covid has created a surge in interest in healthcare jobs. Nursing and Midwifery are popular career choices in 2021. If you’re trying to choose between them, Brenda explains the key differences.
Career Pathways
What's the typical starting wage for a Nurse in the UK in 2026?

What's the typical starting wage for a Nurse in the UK?

We take a look at the starting wage for newly registered nurses in 2026-2027, and compare the NHS to the private sector.
How I Learned Different Nursing Specialties And Moved Up The Nursing Grades And Bands In The NHS

How I Learned Different Nursing Specialties And Moved Up The Nursing Grades And Bands In The NHS

My name is Helen. I’m a registered Nurse from Hull. This is the journey of my first 23 years of my Nursing career as I moved from Newly Qualified Nurse to my current role as a Site Matron.
Career Development
How To Work In The Middle East As A UK Nurse

How To Work In The Middle East As A UK Nurse

VIDEO: UK Nurses are in high demand in the Middle East. Here's how to move to the Middle East from the UK and get work as a Nurse - by someone who's done it.
Career Development
A Nurse’s Guide To NHS Pay Bands In 2026-2027

A Nurse’s Guide To NHS Pay Bands

We explore how the NHS pay bands compare with one another - a very brief guide to how your responsibilities will change, along with your pay - 2026-2027.
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