Careers reading list

This careers resource has been jointly developed by the Royal College of Nursing and Health Education England to help registered nurses and the nursing support workforce across the UK plan their health careers effectively

A collection of careers resources provided by the RCN careers team including coaching, CV writing, job applications, and interview skills.

This book is packed with practical advice for nurses and midwives to help you fulfil your career aspirations. Guidance, key tips and case examples are organised in seven steps that help provide the key to positive career development.

Written specifically for graduating students and newly registered nurses, this essential handbook will help you navigate the transition from student to registered practitioner. Providing you with the key knowledge to help consolidate your degree course, this guide will enable you to become an autonomous and accountable practitioner.

Unlock the secrets to effective nursing leadership with this essential guide In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, leadership capability is a vital skill for nurses, however, leadership development and application within the field is rarely addressed during training.

Advance your career to the next level of professional practice! Here are all the concepts and theories returning and practicing RNs need to continue their education and reach the next level of professional practice.

This book provides a structured programme of support for nursing students and newly qualified nurses during their first year qualified. It is packed with practical examples, tips and advice, and features vignettes from recently qualified nurses.

Role Development in Professional Nursing Practice, Sixth Edition, is comprehensive resource to guide students along their journey as professional nurses.

This book describes the nursing career as a fluid process, an opportunity to find your voice and make an impact, both professionally and personally. This user-friendly book provides the reader with a unique and distinct perspective on career development and management. It covers timely and relevant topics, strategies, tips, and examples for professional nurses to use to develop and manage their careers from beginning to end.

This is a welcome resource for students and newly registered Allied Health professionals, emphasising client-centered practice while clarifying expectations from regulatory bodies such as the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). The book presents a range of topics - law, ethics, interprofessional working, leadership, equality and diversity, team building, communication skills, and reflective practice.

This guide helps students to create their own personal development programme and build the skills and capabilities today's employers want. Step by step, it takes students from the initial stages of setting goals and defining success through to the application process for their dream job.

A helpful resource that describes the process of re-entering the nursing profession after a break.