We've been nursing for 300 years

Article Abstract:

Six people who are over the usual retirement age describe their work as nurses. Seventy-seven-year-old Molly Macleod's work for a care agency involves helping elderly clients with their personal tasks at the start of the day. Grace Birmingham, aged 77, and 78-year-old Alicia Charlesworth both work part-time in nursing homes and find they can relate well to the patients. The manager of 68-year-old community psychiatric nurse Jim Moore dreads the day when Moore will choose to retire. She appreciates his depth of experience with psychiatric patients.

Aged, Employment, Retirees, Postretirement employment, Elderly workers

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Fit to consent?

Article Abstract:

A nurse supported a schizophrenic's refusal to have his gangrenous toe amputuated despite medical recommendations for surgery. Medical staff believed the patient was mentally unfit to make the decision. However, the nurse had established a confidential relationship with the patient as his key worker. She believed he understood the life-threatening implications of refusal. She considered the advocacy role that respected his right to refuse treatment was most appropriate. The toe subsequently healed through effective wound care.

Care and treatment, Practice, Nursing, Schizophrenics

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