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.
Practice Nurse, Debbie, gives a detailed account of her experience of the Nursing Hierarchy or as she terms it ‘Nursing Structure’, advising on where you can fit in as a Student Nurse.
Student Nurse, Luisa, decided to dedicate her placement to research. Understanding just how important research is in the area of Nursing and how it can directly influence practice.
We discuss the strike, nursing pay issues, public support, student nurse bursaries, placements, agency nurses, and the impacts of Conservative Government decisions since they took office in 2010.
Matt & Maxine continue their discussion on the NHS People Promise, this time focusing on “We Are Inclusive & Compassionate” which highlights bullying and unfair treatment.
Is it possible for the NHS to plug staffing gaps through methods other than paying premiums for agency staff and recruiting trained staff from overseas?
