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Career mentor

01 May 2004

Emergency Nurse

Careers focus

All students would acknowledge the influence of a good mentor to guide them in choosing their career. But what if you are no longer a student and want to progress...

Career countdown

31 May 2005

Nursing Standard

Career development

Opportunities for career development in nursing have never been better, but getting your dream job involves good planning, organisation, persistence and patience.

A hospital stay is a good time to give children healthy food

10 May 2005

Nursing Standard

Letter

Reading the comments that children’s nurses approve of giving children junk food because ‘that’s all they will eat’ reminds me of the saying ‘do as I say not as I...

Higher wages can attract the wrong applicants

08 June 2005

Nursing Standard

Letter

I do not think we should be so quick to criticise Professor Heyes’s economic analysis (news May 25). He is not saying that nurses should not be paid more money –...

Stand out from the rest

24 March 2009

Nursing Standard

Careers & jobs

Economic instability causes people to fear for their jobs. Many nurses will be worried about job security for themselves or a family member. Jobs in the NHS are...

Unmask your talent

02 June 2009

Nursing Standard

General article

Do you ever fear being regarded as a fraud or believe you are faking your expertise?

Making the most of careers fairs

15 September 2009

Nursing Standard

General article

Nurses from all over the country will have the chance to meet prospective employers and develop their job seeking skills this month.

Drive the information highway

22 November 2005

Nursing Standard

Career developments

A technological revolution is taking place in the NHS. A new system of electronic records is being implemented, and there are claims that it will save nurses...

Vital statistics

06 December 2005

Nursing Standard

Career development

Finding the job you want to apply for is only the start. Now you have to present yourself on paper and convince your potential employer that you are the best person...

Winning formula

27 September 2005

Nursing Standard

Career development

Application forms are a way of standardising the information employers receive from applicants. Most advertised posts now require a completed application form, yet...