Thirst to be equals

Article Abstract:

Nurses on primary group boards, who often find themselves undermined by doctors who are in the majority, need training for membership of such a board. Nurses' satisfactory contribution to the board requires them to have boardroom, political, leadership and negotiating skills. Doctors need to understand that they are not all-powerful, and that they can work in partnership with nurses rather than always assume a dominant rule.

Management, Family medicine

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G grade upgrade

Article Abstract:

The expanding role of G grade community nurses has resulted in the need for the continual development of skills. The Bedfordshire and Luton Community National Health Service Trust's training and development programme for community nurses is discussed.

Human resource management, United Kingdom. National Health Service

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The ward hostess: a quality initiative

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning the positive role played by nutritionists nursing staff on hospital wards and a basic guide to training is discussed.

Health aspects, Patients, Nutritionists

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