When I decided I wanted to be a midwife, I made sure I was prepared as possible. I’d read all the books, took as much clinical experience as possible and spoke to lots of midwives. I thought I had a good idea about what being a midwife and working in the NHS was all about. …
What Does the Healthcare Assistant Do?
Healthcare assistants (or HCAs) play an important role within the world of healthcare. They are the glue that keeps the wards together, connecting the patients and professional teams by assisting with all the jobs that need doing. There are different types of healthcare assistants and many areas of healthcare that you can work within. If …
Best U.K. Nursing Colleges and Universities
Your nursing career can get a solid head start by getting a good collegiate education. Check out our guide on the best U.K. nursing colleges and universities. You are ready to get your career started. You have already chosen your field, nursing. Your decision to pursue the field stemmed from a passion for helping others. …
Vocational Qualifications to Have a Brilliant Career
Being a nurse is about more than just having the required medical knowledge. Keep reading for some vocational qualifications to have a brilliant career. So you’ve decided to enter the wonderful world of nursing with some uncertainties on where to begin. Or maybe you’re already a nurse who needs a little guidance on how …
Vocational Qualifications to Have a Brilliant CareerRead More
What Qualifications Do I Need To Be A Nurse In The UK?
If you want to become a nurse in the UK, you need to get the right qualifications. It’s not the kind of job that you can just walk into. You’ll have to know how to care for people and what a nurse is expected to do. If you’re wondering which qualifications you’ll need and how you can …
What Qualifications Do I Need To Be A Nurse In The UK?Read More
UK Nursing Scholarships: 5 To Look Into Today
If you’re thinking about becoming a nurse in the UK, you’ll want to check out these UK nursing scholarships. Save and build your career. Maybe you’re a healthcare assistant and would like to become a registered nurse to improve your salary. Or, you are currently working as a registered nurse but would like to switch to a different area …
Become a Psychiatric Nurse: Here’s the Path to Take
Becoming a psychiatric nurse is one of the most noble professions one can pursue. Here’s what to expect on your journey and what will get out of this passion. Are you considering become a psychiatric nurse in the UK? Being a nurse in itself is a noble pursuit. Becoming a psychiatric nurse is an even nobler one …
Become a Psychiatric Nurse: Here’s the Path to TakeRead More
Family Support Workers: 6 Skills You (and the UK) Need
Family Support Workers are everyday heroes. While every family has their fair share of problems, and many families will face difficulties at one time or another, some may have more complex needs than others. When things really seem to go south for your family, it’s good to know there are people ready and willing to jump …
Family Support Workers: 6 Skills You (and the UK) NeedRead More
How to become an Oncology nurse in the Uk – infographic
UK Nurses follow a complete Nursing degree program to become an Oncology nurse. Oncology nurses specialise in treating patients diagnosed with cancer. They have to be able to educate the patients and family members across the treatment and be truthful about their illness. Oncology nurses are required to carry out assessments on the patients medical state …
How to become an Oncology nurse in the Uk – infographicRead More
How to become a registered nurse in the UK – infographic
A registered nurse is a nurse who has graduated from a nursing program and has passed a national licensing exam to obtain a nursing license. ‘A shortage of nurses at band 5-level across the board means there are plenty of job opportunities across the country,’ says Cathy Taylor, careers advisor for the Royal College of Nursing (RCN). …
How to become a registered nurse in the UK – infographicRead More
Is the new nursing degree apprenticeship for you?
The current route into nursing is to take a degree course, combining study at university with supervised work on hospital wards – but there will soon be another option. From September 2017, students will be able to ‘earn as they learn’ by taking a degree-level nurse apprenticeship. Aren’t apprenticeships a thing of the past? The …
Can you afford to become a nurse?
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 …
What makes a great nurse mentor?
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 …
Top 10 study tips for nurses
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, …