If you’re already a qualified RGN or RMN nurse, you’re eligible to become a practice nurse. Usually employers won’t accept newly qualified nurses to become practice nurses, unless they offer a specific preceptorship programme, but in most cases all you need is 1 year’s post qualification experience to apply.
You can switch the uncertainty of changing shifts and working nights for a stable working routine with consistent hours by looking for a practice nursing job. You will of course have to undertake further training at university level if you want to progress to being a health visitor, district nurse or advanced nurse practitioner – but practice nursing could be a great place to start.
A practice nurse job will give you the chance to have continuity of care with some patients who regularly need your assistance, to offer health promotion clinics in weight loss or smoking cessation, and to take part in health screening activities with individuals throughout all sectors of the community. You could end up working with all ages of people from babies and children through to adults and the elderly, it’s that diverse a nursing job.
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