Nurses look forward to a better deal

Article Abstract:

A new deal for nurses regarding the pay system would be started from March 2005 where the Agenda for Change (AfC) pay system would offer 27 days leave plus eight days public holiday every year. This system would provide new qualified nurses and health care assistants having much better pay and better career progression opportunities.

Personnel administration, HEALTH SERVICES, Management, Health care industry, Compensation and benefits, Company business management

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Practice nurses may be handed key role in Chlamydia infection screening

Article Abstract:

A study initiated by NHS has concluded that using trained practice nurses in treating sexual partners of patients diagnosed with Chlamydia was more effective than GUM referral. The practice nurse strategy resulted in 12.4% more than the GUM referral. The costs for both were almost the same.

Diagnosis, Chlamydia infections

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'Liz's dogged determination stood out'

Article Abstract:

An NT award in the Cancer Nurse Leader of the year category has been awarded to Liz Darlison for her pioneering work in developing a national resource centre for patients with a rare form of cancer. Some of the experiences while working with people afflicted with cancer are discussed.

Achievements and awards, Darlison, Liz

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