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How to become a phlebotomist

Aug 3, 2016 //  by admin

Phlebotomists take blood samples from patients, then label and send them off to the laboratory for analysis and testing. If you’re interested in working in a healthcare role and don’t mind the sight of blood, read on for the skills, requirements and training you need. Where they work Phlebotomists work in a variety of healthcare settings – mainly …

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Category: Advance Your Career, Workplace

How to deal with difficult patients

How to deal with difficult patients

Jul 20, 2016 //  by admin

Most nurses go into the job because they want to help people, but dealing with difficult patients can be hugely challenging, especially for those who are newly qualified. While every patient and situation is different, here are eight tried-and-tested techniques that can help. 1. Assess where the anger’s coming from Nurses are only human and …

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Category: Workplace

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Becoming a healthy play specialist

Jul 13, 2016 //  by admin

If you enjoy working with children and would like a career in healthcare, a job as a healthy play specialist might be for you. Read on to discover what the role involves and the skills, qualifications, and experience you’ll need. What does it involve? Sometimes referred to as “hospital play specialists”, healthy play specialists are …

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Category: Advance Your Career, Workplace

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How to negotiate better pay in the independent sector

Jul 6, 2016 //  by admin

Negotiating salary can be a daunting task for healthcare workers in the private sector, particularly if you’re used to set pay-bands within the NHS. Whether you want to secure a better package at interview or ask your boss for a pay rise, here’s how to make your case and get a better deal. Do some …

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Category: Advance Your Career

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Can you still afford to be a nurse in London?

Jun 22, 2016 //  by admin

London is without doubt one of the great cities of the world and has plenty to offer as a place to live and work, including many globally renowned medical institutions. When it comes to job opportunities, there are plenty of nurses jobs in London. However the capital has a notoriously high cost of living and its …

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Category: Advance Your Career, In the News, Work-Life Balance

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Furthering your career in learning disability nursing

Jun 15, 2016 //  by admin

As a qualified learning disability nurse you already have some experience of the role – but how do you further your career? Heike Guilford, Managing Director of The Coaching Nurse, shares the advice that has seen her successfully progress her own career from support worker to head of nursing services and beyond. 1. Understand your organisation …

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Category: Advance Your Career

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7 myths and misconceptions about revalidation

Jun 8, 2016 //  by admin

Concerned about the new revalidation process? We’ve tackled some of the most common concerns, as well as the myths and misconceptions, to put your mind at ease. 1.  ‘I’m worried my writing skills aren’t good enough to complete the reflection piece’ Many nurses worry about the reflection piece of revalidation, but you don’t need formal …

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Category: Advance Your Career

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NHS or independent sector – which is best for you?

May 17, 2016 //  by admin

The majority of new-qualified nurses and midwives go on to work in the NHS, but thanks to the changing employment landscape there are now more opportunities than ever to work in the private healthcare sector. If you’re considering which is right for you, our handy guide may help. The numbers The NHS Confederation reported that the organisation employed …

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Category: Job Search

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Can you afford to become a nurse?

May 10, 2016 //  by admin

For many years, most UK residents entering the nursing profession have been assisted with free tuition and – in many cases – with additional financial support to help them survive while studying. However, the current Conservative government announced last year that it plans to do away with the bursary system, replacing it with tuition fees …

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Category: Education

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Nursing people with dementia: the triangle of care

May 10, 2016 //  by admin

As many as seven-out-of-10 acute hospital beds are occupied by older people, and some 40% of those patients will have dementia (RCN, 2013). While acute general hospital settings are often not conducive to the needs of people with dementia (Alzheimer’s Society, 2009), nurses who offer compassion and person-centred care can – and do – make …

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Category: Workplace

6 interview tips to stand out from other nurse candidates

May 4, 2016 //  by admin

Competition for nursing roles can be fierce, particularly at interview stage. If you want to stand out from other candidates, you need to be remembered for the right reasons. Here are six interview tips that will help put your name at the top of the recruiter’s list. 1. Know who is interviewing you Once you’ve …

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Category: Interviews

How to get a graduate job in healthcare management

Dec 22, 2015 //  by admin

It takes an army of professionals to ensure the nation’s healthcare system – its hospitals, ambulance service, community centres and doctors’ surgeries – run smoothly, effectively and within budget. If you’re considering a career in healthcare operations and management, you’ll find a wide range of graduate jobs on offer – and you don’t need a …

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Category: Job Search

What makes a great nurse mentor?

Dec 15, 2015 //  by admin

Nurse mentors are at the heart of nursing education, offering student nurses valuable support and guidance and assessing their progress and competence. While becoming a mentor is seen as an important step in a nurse’s career development, the role doesn’t necessarily come easy. So what makes a great mentor? We asked nurses at varying stages …

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Category: Education, Job Search

Careers in healthcare: becoming an optometrist

Dec 8, 2015 //  by admin

If you’re considering a career in healthcare but don’t want to go into nursing, working as an optometrist could be for you. Read on to discover what the role involves, the training you’ll need, what you can expect to earn and the opportunities for career development. What the role involves Optometrists carry out detailed eye …

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Top 10 study tips for nurses

Nov 17, 2015 //  by admin

As a student nurse, you will be expected to spend 50% of your time studying. Reading text books, attending lectures and completing essay assignments can sometimes feel overwhelming. Don’t let your coursework get you down. Read on for our top 10 study tips for nurses. 1. Get organised Finding time to study can be difficult, …

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Category: Education

How to deal with patient complaints

Nov 10, 2015 //  by admin

Some 8,853 enquiries relating to hospital trust complaints were made last year – most of them related to errors in diagnosis, poor treatment and communication. Yet many of these complaints might not have been made formal if the situation had been handled differently at the time. Not receiving an adequate apology was the most common …

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Second-year student nurse’s survival guide

Nov 3, 2015 //  by admin

You have made it this far… One-in-five students drop-out of nursing courses in England on average, but an attrition rate of 30% is not uncommon and can be as high as 50% at some universities. Few students embark on a nursing degree expecting an easy option, but many aren’t prepared for how physically, emotionally and mentally demanding …

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Category: Job Search

Job assessment days: what to expect and how to impress

Oct 27, 2015 //  by admin

More healthcare employers are holding assessment days as part of their recruitment process. If you’re invited to an assessment centre, here’s how to prepare, what to expect, and how to impress on the day. Why are they used? ‘Some employers use assessment days when recruiting a batch of nurses for a pool of jobs, but …

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Category: Assessments

From adult nurse to midwife

Oct 20, 2015 //  by admin

Many adult nurses have made a successful move into midwifery. If you’re a registered nurse considering a job change, here’s what to consider, the qualifications you need, and the career opportunities open to you as a qualified midwife. Difference between the roles Many midwives describe feeling privileged to welcome new life to the world, but the role involves …

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Becoming a Macmillan Clinical Nurse Specialist

Oct 13, 2015 //  by admin

Some 2.5 million Brits are currently living with cancer – a figure which is expected to nearly double by 2030, thanks to improvements in treatment and an ageing population. Each year, more than 335,000 people are diagnosed with cancer in the UK. Supporting them through initial diagnosis, and ensuring they don’t have to face cancer …

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Category: Advance Your Career, Job Search

Theatre nursing – is it for you?

Sep 22, 2015 //  by admin

Theatre nurses work within hospital operating theatres and anaesthetic/recovery units, helping to care for patients before, during, and after surgery. As part of a wider perioperative team, they work alongside surgeons, anesthetists, operating department practitioners (ODPs) and theatre support staff. Depending on the procedure, they may also care for patients on the ward or in clinics, for example, …

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