More nurse power

Article Abstract:

UK nursing unions are proposing a radical reform of the way patients are dealt with at a surgery by introducing the right for patients to be seen by a nurse instead of a doctor. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) voted unanimously for the proposal which would introduce a new way to deliver primary health care. Delegates at the RCN Congress were told how up to 65% of patients chose to consult with a nurse instead of a doctor at a pilot nurse-led care scheme run on a large housing estate. Doctors are expected to oppose the scheme.

Primary nursing, Primary care nursing

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Kickstarting the KSF

Article Abstract:

An Agenda for Change (AfC) is issued, which makes use of the Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF) to ensure a good career development for the nurses by providing them a better pay and fair grading. The review reveals that KSF has started being accepted by the people, as it was a very new program earlier with quite unclear outlines and less time and hence was not easily accepted by all.

United Kingdom, Personnel administration, Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners, Career Planning, Offices of health practitioners, not elsewhere classified, Nurses, Methods, Compensation and benefits, Career development

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Points system goes off track

Article Abstract:

The implementation of a discretionary points system which was introduced to progress the career of senior nurses has resulted in racism, cynicism and resignation. The effectiveness of the system is discussed.

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