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What I Learned From My Elective Placement in Tanzania

What I Learned From My Elective Placement in Tanzania

Reflecting on her placement experience, Staff Nurse, Shirin Patel, offers advice to any nurses considering working abroad. By stepping out of your comfort zone, you’ll develop more than just your CV.
Career Development
My Top Tip For Student Nurses

My Top Tip For Student Nurses

If you’re a Student Nurse looking to maximise your productivity, Alexandria’s top tip may help you to keep your focus and get on top of your work.
Wellbeing
Why BAME Nurses Are Struggling To Progress Their Career

Why BAME Nurses Are Struggling To Progress Their Career

Band 8 Nurse, Maxine Obeng, highlights the racial imbalance within nursing, and discusses why more Senior BAME Nurses need to speak up.
Career Development
Things You Should Know Before Becoming A Prison Nurse

Things You Should Know Before Becoming A Prison Nurse

To succeed as a Prison Nurse, it’s important to get out of the hospital mindset. Former Prison Nurse, Laura Woods, lays out several points to consider for anyone looking to work in this sector.
Career Pathways
My Experience Of Returning To Nursing During The Coronavirus Pandemic

My Experience Of Returning To Nursing During The Coronavirus Pandemic

Former Nurse, Thijs Mostert, gives his account of joining the The Covid-19 Temporary Register and the overt bureaucracy that led to being offered a position, nearly 3 months into the crisis.
Opinion
8 General Practice Nurse Must Haves

8 General Practice Nurse Must Haves

If you’re just starting out as a General Practice Nurse, a pair of comfy shoes are essential. GP Nurse, Claire, lays out 8 of the Must-Have items for nurses working in a GP.
Wellbeing
Tips And Help For BAME Nurses Looking To Advance Their Career

Tips And Help For BAME Nurses Looking To Advance Their Career

Having progressed through the NHS bandings, Band 8 Nurse, Maxine, offers a variety of career tips tailored towards BAME Nurses. Understanding your own vulnerabilities can really help you progress.
Career Development
How To Become A Prison Nurse

How To Become A Prison Nurse

Drawing from her own experience, Nurse Consultant, Laura, examines what kind of person can be a Prison Nurse, and how. Understanding and viewing the prison population with empathy is key.
Career Pathways
The Challenges I Faced Progressing To Band 8A As A BAME Nurse

The Challenges I Faced Progressing To Band 8A As A BAME Nurse

Band 8 Nurse, Maxine, highlights the everyday difficulties she has faced as a BAME Nurse as she has progressed through the NHS bandings.
Career Development
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