Junior doctors' hours and the expanding role of the nurse
Hopkins, S.
Nursing Times 92(14): 35-36
1996
ISSN/ISBN: 0954-7762 PMID: 8700702 Document Number: 460256
This paper describes the development of an educational programme designed to support nurses in expanding their role, while maintaining the focus on the patient. Developments leading to changes in nurses' roles are also highlighted. The paper shows how the initiative was undertaken and discusses the philosophy behind it, which was to preserve the caring role of the nurse while developing technical skills.