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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.
Updated: 14 June 2024 -
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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
Updated: 29 July 2023 -
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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
Updated: 7 October 2023 -
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Independent care consultancy: ‘Every decision will be yours’
What does an independent care consultant do and could it be a good next step for you? Steve Watson shares his experience of the role and advice for getting started.
Updated: 14 August 2025 -
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Step into the spotlight: what can nursing staff bring to leadership roles usually held by GPs?
After working in general practice for more than 20 years, Queen's Nurse Jenny is now a clinical director, a role many assumed would go to a GP.
Updated: 31 December 2023 -
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Nursing associate apprentices in care homes: ‘It’s inspired other employees’
A pioneering nurse associate apprenticeship scheme at this care home group is tackling recruitment, retention and career progression
Updated: 20 April 2024 -
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Five ways to boost your career by being on an RCN committee
Five ways to boost your career by being on an RCN committee
Updated: 22 January 2024 -
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What's it like being an independent practitioner?
After more than 20 years working in occupational health, Tracie Mckelvie decided to become an independent practitioner, working with a wide range of clients.
Updated: 22 December 2023 -
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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
Updated: 24 March 2024 -
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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
Updated: 23 June 2023
