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How to prepare for your appraisal
The prospect of an appraisal might make you feel nervous, but this is a chance for you to discuss your achievements, challenges and ambitions
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What I do at work: advanced ophthalmic emergency nurse practitioner
Keeping our eyes healthy is paramount, not least in an emergency. Grace, an advanced nurse practitioner, explains her pioneering role working in emergency care
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Student placements: surprising skills in a residential home
Lia's initiative has demonstrated that students learn a range of fundamental skills in residential homes that can help them develop into well-rounded nursing staff.
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My career: nursing associate in children's hospice care
Rachel trained as a nursing associate while working for a charity providing specialist nursing care and emotional support to children with complex and life-limiting health needs.
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Cancer care: navigating personalised plans
Nursing support worker Diane explains her patient-centred role and how she's carved out a career in helping people through treatment
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Dyslexia and me: ‘Don’t let your differences stop you’
District nurse Teresa was diagnosed with dyslexia as an adult. She shares her strategies for success in her professional and RCN roles
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Becoming a union rep at an independent health care employer
Beatrice gives the lowdown on what it’s like being an RCN learning rep in a care home, and how you can become one too
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Busting myths: general practice placements
Thinking about a general practice placement? Two nursing students share their experiences and explain what draws them to this specialty
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Why work in a care home?
As we celebrate Care Home Open Week, Lorita describes the privilege she feels working with care home residents during a career she’s built over the past decade
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'It's good to stretch yourself'
The nursing associate role in mental health is new but Angela and Francine say it's enabled them to expand their skills and grow in confidence
