Clare Lomas joined Nursing Standard in 2011 as the opinion editor. A former nurse, she specialised in cardiology and thrombosis research, and also has a degree in sociology and social psychology. As the career development editor, she commissions the careers content for all RCNi journals and also heads up the student product, NS Student. Clare is always keen to hear from new authors, both nursing students and registered nurses, so please do get in touch with your ideas.