Stainless zeal

Article Abstract:

Two senior community nurses in Sheffield, England, were keen that nurses in the district should respond to the new opportunity for nurses to sit on primary care groups by selecting representatives of an appropriately high standard. They set up groups to identify role requirements and the appropriate selection method. The groups opted for election with each voter having two votes. Around 60% of the electorate returned ballot forms. The process helped all nurses feel involved in the work of the PGC, and to perceive that elected members will represent nurses in all disciplines.

Political activity, Social policy, Political aspects, Community health services, Nursing, Health services administration, Sheffield, England

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Survival tactics

Article Abstract:

Most health-care professionals are involved in setting up new projects at some time in their careers. But, while such projects can be stimulating, very often nurses can become disillusioned with the failure of conditions to materialize, within which good practice can be developed. To make projects work a rewarding experience, nurses involved in them should know what degree of self-management they are allowed and should be given realistic objectives that are achievable within the resources available.

Practice

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Working together to care for children in the community. (joint efforts by community and hospital nurses in the United Kingdom)

Article Abstract:

The emphasis on child care has moved from hospital to community nurses. Higher standards of living have improved children's health, but behavioural and mental illness among children is increasing. Chronic illness affects 14% of children under 16. Child primary and secondary care needs to be integrated to enable children to receive all aspects of health care regardless of how sick they are. Care needs to be effective and consistent to provide adequate provision for the child.

Community health nursing, Child health services

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