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My Journey Into Occupational Health Nursing

Occupational health clinical lead Laura McKenna recounts her journey into OH nursing.
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From Recovery to Fertility: Sally Rose’s 33-Year Nursing Journey

Sally Rose shares her 33-year nursing journey, from anaesthetics to fertility care, showing how embracing change keeps nurses fulfilled and inspired.
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Finding your first nursing role with a learning disability

In this article, adult nurse and regular Nurses.co.uk contributor Laura Potter shares her experience of securing her first nursing role, along with her tips and advice for job hunting with a learning disability or autism diagnosis.
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Nurses pay rise 2025: 3% rise recommended for NHS staff

The government confirmed a 3.6% NHS pay rise, but unions led by the RCN warn it’s unfair and may trigger strikes.
What Can You Become As A Nurse? Main Career Roles For UK Nurses Briefly Explained

What Can You Become As A Nurse? Main Career Roles For UK Nurses Briefly Explained

Band 7 NHS nurse Laura Pueyo outlines some of the most popular career options for nurses in the UK.
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Start Your Own Private Nursing Practice in the UK

Start Your Own Private Nursing Practice in the UK

The Mama Coach is a programme helping registered nurses and nurse practitioners to build independent practices, putting the nursing process back at the centre of care.
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Taking the Next Step: Why I Chose to Get My OH Qualification—and Why You Might Too

Taking the Next Step: Why I Chose to Get My OH Qualification—and Why You Might Too

Specialist OH nurse Phina Amahoro recounts how she came to pursue a career in occupational health and the challenges she faced in her journey.
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Have you heard about the Green Nursing Challenge 2025?

Have you heard about the Green Nursing Challenge 2025?

The Green Nursing Challenge 2025 is an initiative designed to inspire nurses to adopt eco-friendly practices in their daily work to help the NHS achieve its target of Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050
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Why I Became An Occupational Health Nurse

Why I Became An Occupational Health Nurse

As part of our mission to explain the many job roles in Occupational Health, we are working with the National School of Occupational Health, to lift the lid on the different career pathways available.
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