Natural born leader?
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There has been growing emphasis on the concept of leadership within the nursing profession in the UK. However, not all those involved in nurse training are convinced about the effectiveness of or need for leadership development. The main area of debate is whether nurses seeking management positions must be natural leaders or whether they can be trained to be effective leaders. Some observers believe that nurses' leadership abilities are clearly established by the time they enter nursing, and feel that many of the National Health Service's efforts to develop leadership have been misguided.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1997
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Future shock
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New technology, biogenetic treatments, the increase in AIDS and drug abuse, and the need to contain expenditure will change the nature of the nursing profession. Some nurses may become highly skilled, well paid doctors' assistants whilst others may be simply care-givers. Hospital stays will be shorter because of keyhole surgery and computers will play a larger part. Biogenetics will help identify potential illnesses in patients, and nurses will have an increased counselling role. Nurses will need to be flexible to manage the changes effectively.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1997
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Speared by a single spine: Unison and the NHS Confederation agree that a single spine for NHS staff is a good idea but the RCN believes it will harm nursing
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Pay was a priority on the agenda of the Unison Health Group conference held in Brighton and there were preparations underway to lobby the Labour government. There is likely to be a move towards the introduction of a single pay spine for all NHS staff, backed by both Unison and the NHS Confederation, in line with government policy. However the RCN feels that a single pay spine will jeopardise the profession and lead to a blurring of professional boundaries.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1997
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