Clare Lomas

London

Career Development Editor at Nurse Researcher

Former cardiac nurse now career development editor at @RCNi. Any ideas for student or careers content very welcome so please do get in touch. All views my own

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Articles

Confidence to speak up and deal with the consequences

1 month ago | journals.rcni.com | Clare Lomas

Clare Lomas RCNi career development editor Facing workplace challenges and not letting them hold back your career – our panel’s advice on reporting concerns From trying to achieve work-life balance to avoiding errors, nurses face complex challenges daily. These are exacerbated by short-staffing, heavy workloads, lack of continuing professional development opportunities (CPD) and difficulties in reporting concerns. Nursing Standard. 40, 5, 25-25. doi: 10.7748/ns.40.5.25.s11 Want to read more?...
Advanced nursing practice: what is it and is it right for you?

2 months ago | rcni.com | Clare Lomas |Kelly Cooke-Mwangeka

What is meant by the term advanced nurse practitioner (ANP) and when can a nurse claim to be practising at advanced level? We look at what types of role an ANP may have, the responsibilities and skills involved, the educational requirements, qualifications and experience needed, and what is meant by the the four pillars of advanced nursing practice – clinical, leadership, education and research.
Band 5 or 6 nurse: the pros and cons of going for promotion

Feb 7, 2025 | rcni.com | Clare Lomas |Sujata Aurora

How do pay and career opportunities compare for nurses at band 5 and band 6? And how likely are nurses to progress to band 6 early on in their nursing careers? Nursing Standard analyses the pay implications at each band and workforce figures, including data for staff from ethnic minority backgrounds, plus what nurses say about moving up vs staying at band 5, and the difference in roles and responsibilities at each band.
Nursing Live: what’s on offer for students and NQNs

Oct 10, 2023 | rcni.com | Clare Lomas

Students and newly registered nurses can access sessions and masterclasses on placements, mentors, careers, well-being and more at RCNi’s free event Nursing Live What are the secrets of a successful clinical placement? How can you manage your finances as a nursing student and look after your mental health and well-being? And what is an augmented learner?