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A Nurse’s View: Changes To Nurse Training And Policy 1967 - 2021

A Nurse’s View: Changes To Nurse Training And Policy 1967 - 2021

Retired nurse, Lynn, looks at the changes to nurse training over the last 50 years & evaluates whether the move toward theory and qualifications has diminished the concept of nursing as a vocation.
Opinion
Student Nurses: Advocate for Your Patients

Student Nurses: Advocate for Your Patients

VIDEO: Student Nurse, Alexandria, gives a quick explainer on why you should speak up for your patients if you see something that isn’t right, & why advocating for your patients is essential as a Nurse
Career Development
The Importance Of Researching Your Placement

The Importance Of Researching Your Placement

VIDEO: Student Nurse, Alexandria, gives a quick explainer on why researching your placement before you start is vital, with some pointers on what to look out for.
Career Development
Overseas Nurses And Health Workers Get Free Visa Lifeline

Overseas Nurses And Health Workers Get Free Visa Lifeline

Thousands of Nurses as well as many other health workers from overseas have been offered a free one-year visa extension.
Opinion
From Newly Qualified Nurse To Band 7 And My Own Business In 10 Years

From Newly Qualified Nurse To Band 7 And My Own Business In 10 Years

Josephine’s nursing career wasn’t clearly mapped out. Instead, it has, like life, been a journey: arriving at an unknown fork in the road and taking an instinctive decision about which way to go next.
Career Development
Studying Nursing? 6 Nurses Give Advice

Studying Nursing? 6 Nurses Give Advice

VIDEO: We’ve cut together some of the best advice for Student Nurses, given by our Nursing contributors. Whether you’re just starting your journey or going into your final year, this video is for you.
Career Development
A NICU Nurse’s Advice For Coping With Night Shifts

A NICU Nurse’s Advice For Coping With Night Shifts

VIDEO: Nicola's top night shift tips include keeping your routine going, dosing up on Vit D, and making sure your roster works for you - plus more!
Wellbeing
My Experience Taking A Nursing Degree Top Up Online Course

My Experience Taking A Nursing Degree Top Up Online Course

Eva took a Nursing Studies (Top Up ) BSc Honors online. This is her experience. If you’re an overseas nurse or you have a UK nursing diploma that requires a top-up, you should read this.
Career Development
5 Tips For Staying Healthy As Nurse

5 Tips For Staying Healthy As Nurse

VIDEO: School Nurse, Yvette gives a super quick run-through of her 5 tips for staying healthy when you’re busy, so you can be the best Nurse you can.
Wellbeing
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