The Scottish Nursing Guild blog

Becoming an agency nurse is a great way to earn extra money and experience different hospitals/environments. In addition, you meet a lot of new people and can work around your own schedule. Here are 10 tips from our recruitment team...

Guild nurses regularly travel long distances to support clients. In the hot summer days this can be particularly uncomfortable, so we’ve put together some handy tips to help you stay cool when travelling to work: Keep hydrated At the very least,...

The Scottish government recently announced the availability of free, coronavirus rapid lateral flow test to all residents, to help stop the spread of coronavirus. This means that if you live in Scotland, you can regularly order free home test kits...

Life working as a medical professional is undoubtedly rewarding, but as with any job, it comes with its own stress. Many nurses are struggling to switch off after work as their jobs demand focus and intense work under pressure. As...

The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we engage with our family, friends, and businesses. In this intense digital age, it’s more important than ever to take precautions when online. We’ve got five top tips to browse the web safely...

Hands have taken a hammering during the pandemic, with regular hand washing and the use of hand sanitiser. As healthcare workers can’t reduce the frequency of hand washing, we spoke to Nursem founder Antonia, on how healthcare workers can look after their...