Stop playing follow my leader

Article Abstract:

The UK's nurses must play an active role in shaping the future of the profession. This can only happen on the basis of a model of leadership and ownership of the corporate agenda by all nurses. Nurses at all levels must be involved in leadership, and must be assisted in this role by adequate resources. It is vital to ensure that ward leaders are placed in a position to put new policies into practice.

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A GP contract that's fit for practice nurses

Article Abstract:

General practitioners are considering a new contract that many community and practice nurses are concerned will leave physicians in charge of primary care. Nurses need to resist the possibility that this contract will allow physicians to exploit nurses by having them carry out procedures that generate income for the practice rather than improve the nursing role.

Contracts & orders received, Contracts & orders let, Contracts, Family medicine, Contract agreement

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Prevention and management of back pain in nurses

Article Abstract:

Nursing is considered as a high risk occupation for back pain and, its prevention and self-management includes to avoid tasks and postures that worsen back pain, contacting occupational physiotherapists who offer appropriate advice, support and treatment. Biomechanical overloading is a significant risk factor for back pain.

Care and treatment, Prevention, Risk factors, Pain, Pain management, Backache, Back pain

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