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Nurses care for people of all ages who are ill, injured, have physical disabilities or need extra support. There are several different branches of nursing, like midwifery, paediatrics and learning disabilities. Discover what it’s like to be a nurse and how you can get a job.
After earning an approved degree in nursing, you can register with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) and find a professional job as a nurse.
As a newly qualified nurse, you’ll be on a ‘preceptorship’, or initial training period, where you transition from student to practitioner. You'll receive supervision and support from a mentor who helps with your progression.
As you gain experience working in different wards with different patients, you could progress to becoming a nursing sister, team leader or ward manager. There are usually opportunities to be self-employed, work overseas or go into research or teaching.
You must renew your registration with the NMC every three years. This requires you to complete 35 hours of continuing professional development (CPD) within the three years since you last registered. CPD could include workshops and relevant training courses that help you keep up to date in your career.
Throughout your time as a nurse, you could choose to take further training and specialise in an area like cancer, sexual health or intensive care. There are more opportunities for becoming an advanced nurse practitioner or nurse consultant if you have a postgraduate qualification.
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