Enhancing district nurses' practice

Article Abstract:

A scheme in Bromley, England, aims to further district nurses' understanding of palliative care. The scheme is operated by the area's National Health Service community service provider and the two independent hospices in the borough. One nurse from each of the ten district nurse centres spends eight to 10 weeks working in one of the hospices. The nurse should share knowledge gained with district nurse colleagues. Aims of the scheme include an improvement in the quality of palliative care in the community, and the promotion of strong working relationships between the healthcare providers.

Training, Palliative treatment, Palliative care, Visiting nurses, Hospices (Terminal care), Hospices

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Conflicts in supervision

Article Abstract:

There are a number of important organizational issues associated with clinical supervision. Some National Health Service trusts limit the number of clinical supervision sessions that any individual may receive over a financial year. This can cause frustration and disillusionment, as can a shortage of skilled supervisors. Another key organizational matter involves the allocation of supervisees to supervisors. Problems can arise when supervisors find it hard to accept that supervisees may have significant knowledge or understanding of a particular subject.

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Education and the novice clinical nurse specialist

Article Abstract:

The clinical nurse specialist in palliative care faces a number of significant challenges. The role has many elements, including identifying and meeting the educational requirements of patients and carers, working with teaching staff to plan and deliver educational courses and supplying education to primary health care, hospice and hospital employees. In order to effectively communicate specialist knowledge, the clinical nurse specialist must identify target groups of staff. It is also important to devote time to building working relationships.

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