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CPD ideas for nursing staff
In this blog, we shed light on the importance of CPD, as well as provide you with actionable insights and practical examples to foster...
Scarlette Isaac
Mar 23


5 steps to acing your next nursing interview
There is a lot of preparation needed before you head to your nursing interview, so we thought we’d give you helping hand. Carry on...
Scarlette Isaac
Mar 10


Why agency nursing is a rewarding career
Due to the inexorable demand for staff in the healthcare sector, practices, hospitals and private trusts up and down the UK are heavily...
Scarlette Isaac
Feb 23


Adapting to night shift work: a guide for nurses
Adapting to night shift work as a newbie nurse can be challenging considering the demanding nature of nursing, as well as the disruption...
Scarlette Isaac
Feb 16


CPD guidance for nurses
Today, we discuss everything CPD; from legal requirements, through to top tips and ideas. Carry on reading for a refresher of the...
Scarlette Isaac
Feb 3


Registering with MCM: what are the benefits?
Here at MCM medical, we understand that each candidate is unique in their career aspirations, job preferences and experience. That’s why...
Scarlette Isaac
Jan 6


Advancing your nursing career: with Lucy Pitt
If you’ve read anything by Adam Kay, you’ll have a slither of insight into what it’s really like to work in an NHS hospital. While late...
Scarlette Isaac
Dec 9, 2024


Improve your work-life balance as a nurse
In any profession, it is crucial to maintain a healthy work-life balance to ensure mental wellbeing and perform at your best, but as a...
Scarlette Isaac
Dec 2, 2024


Shifting gear: how to prepare for a role in nursing
About to start your first nursing role? Carry on reading to find out our top tips on how to prepare for your first role in nursing! Be...
Scarlette Isaac
Aug 14, 2024


Transitioning from staff nursing to agency nursing: what to expect
Looking to make the jump from staff nursing to agency nursing? Here’s what you can expect according to our expert consultants here at MCM...
Scarlette Isaac
Jun 12, 2024


Combatting racism in the NHS
The NHS has recently published a resource designed to support healthcare staff combat racial discrimination. Created in collaboration...
Scarlette Isaac
Jun 6, 2024


Celebrating women at the forefront: NHS's impact in the fight against COVID-19
In the ongoing battle against COVID-19, women have emerged as the unsung heroes within the National Health Service (NHS), constituting...
Scarlette Isaac
Mar 8, 2024


Career progression tips for 2024
Now that Christmas is over (we know, we’re just as upset as you), it’s time to look at the year ahead and what you’d like to achieve. We...
Scarlette Isaac
Jan 2, 2024


What is the future of agency nursing?
Due to ongoing staffing shortages across the NHS, we have seen an increased reliance on agency nurses. In this blog, we will explore the...
Scarlette Isaac
Oct 16, 2023


AI to help improve brain surgery
Artifiial intelligence is helping improve the precision of keyhole brain surgery, reports leading neurosurgeon. While still under...
Scarlette Isaac
Oct 9, 2023


Agency workers no longer permitted to cover nurses on strike
Agency workers are no longer permitted to cover nurses on strike, the high court has ruled. The legislation came into force just last...
Scarlette Isaac
Aug 15, 2023


Nursing strikes have come to a halt after latest ballot results
Nurses in the UK have indirectly voted against taking further industrial action in ongoing pay NHS dispute. Despite the majority...
Scarlette Isaac
Jul 5, 2023


Navigating the transition from student to professional nurse
You’ve just completed your nursing degree - congratulations! But now your first day in practice is rapidly approaching and you’re not...
Scarlette Isaac
Jun 15, 2023


What is 'corridor care' and why is it a problem?
You may have noticed the term ‘corridor care’ cropping up in the news lately - but what does it actually mean and why is it a problem for...
Scarlette Isaac
Jun 7, 2023


Tips for staying motivated and engaged in your nursing career this International Nurses Day
It’s International Nurses Day! To mark the occasion, we wanted to share our top tips for staying motivated and engaged in your nursing...
Scarlette Isaac
May 12, 2023
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