Social care nursing: why it’s where to start not end your career
Chief nurse for adult social care in England Deborah Sturdy addresses common misconceptions about working in social care, and talks about how these nursing roles offer autonomy to make immediate improvements to people’s lives, as well as offering diverse first jobs for newly registered nurses and a progressive career pathway
Our podcast guest addresses common misconceptions about the sector, and how it offers nurses a progressive career pathway and autonomy to improve people’s lives
Opportunities and autonomy in social care nursing
From diverse first jobs for newly registered nurses to a progressive career pathway, opportunities in social care nursing is the topic discussed in the latest episode of the Nursing Standard podcast.
Chief nurse for adult social care in England Deborah Sturdy counters common misconceptions about the sector and talks about how these nursing roles offer autonomy to improve and make an immediate difference to people’s lives.
Professor Sturdy is speaking at Nursing Live, RCNi’s free event for nursing staff and students at the NEC, Birmingham on 5-6 November.
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5-6 November 2025
Hall 6, the NEC, Birmingham
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