If you enjoy teaching others and have experience and knowledge in a specialist nursing area, becoming a nurse lecturer could be the next step in your career. Read on to discover the qualifications and experience you need, and what it takes to succeed in the role. What the role involves Nurse lecturers are employed by …
How to deal with patient complaints
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 …
Essential communication skills for nurses
Good communication skills are essential for all healthcare professionals, especially nurses who spend much of their time interacting with patients and their relatives. The ability to build rapport, listen effectively and make a real connection with people is at the heart of patient-centred care. ‘When nurses communicate with interest, listen actively and display genuine compassion, …
Bullying at work: what you can do
If you are being bullied at work, you’re not alone. Many talented nurses have found themselves on the receiving end of emotionally and professionally hurtful personal attacks, and the consequences for the victim can be far reaching. ‘Everyone should be treated with dignity and respect at work but the sad fact of bullying is that …
Nurse burnout: how to cope
If you’ve ever felt completely worn out by your nursing job, you’re not alone. More than half of 2,000 nurses surveyed by the RCN said they had suffered from stress over the previous year – yet eight out of 10 went to work anyway. Aside from negatively impacting on patient care, “carrying on” when you …
How to survive your first month as a newly qualified adult nurse
So you’ve landed your first nursing job, congratulations! The coming months will probably be the biggest learning curve you experience in the whole of your career. Read on for our guide to what to expect and how to ensure that your first few weeks on the job go smoothly. Making the jump Your employer and …
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