Are ward sisters and charge nurses able to fulfill their role?

Article Abstract:

The self-reported duties carried out by sisters and charge nurses working on the wards are investigated and the attitudes of the health care professionals towards their management role are assessed. Sisters and charge nurses treat clinical care as a higher priority than their managerial and administrative duties and lack of time is a barrier to the successful fulfillment of their role.

United States, Practice, Hospital wards

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Let's stop apologising for being nurses

Article Abstract:

Nursing is a profession that requires working together with co-operation and respect and thus improving interprofessional communication and providing care in the most effective way to the patients. But nursing is thought to be too introspective and it is stated that it should be more multiprofessional.

Evaluation, Nursing, Job analysis

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The evidence on how nurses approach risk assessment

Article Abstract:

There are number of public enquiries that have forced nurses to improve their decision-making skills in risk assessment. The evidence for how nurses assess risk in everyday practice is discussed and it is concluded that more research is needed to establish protocols for best practice.

United Kingdom, Asset & Risk Management, Medicine, Risk management, Medical practice

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