A diplomatic service

Article Abstract:

Extensive work has been undertaken in Birtley, England, to develop a completely integrated community nursing team which meets local need with flexible, innovative services and works closely with GPs. The nursing team, which is made up of 20 health professionals, including practice nurses, district nurses and health visitors, focuses on the needs of individual clients. Care is taken to ensure that each member of the team feels valued, and efforts are made to challenge each member and to exchange experiences.

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Stars of the night

Article Abstract:

Patient care at the New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton, England, improved following the appointment of night nurse practitioners (NNPs). Junior doctors were able to hand over some clinical and administrative duties and were consequently able to focus more on seriously ill patients and new admissions. The NNPs still retained a nursing role, however, with only 20% of their time spent on tasks previously carried out by a doctor. The nurses established their own working protocols and had management backing.

Hospitals, Nurse practitioners, Vocational guidance, Wolverhampton, England

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