debbie brown

Comment on: Prime Minister's Commission aims to put nurses 'at the heart of world-class NHS'

debbie brown's comment 28-Dec-2009 3:32 pm

Over the years,i have read with interest how each Government will enhance, support and recognise nursing however, yet again i am left disapointed. In March 2010, i will have been nursing for 30 years with a total of 6 months off for maternity leave. I have worked in both Primary and secondary care and as yet not seen any positive changes for the better. As an old enrolled nurse i was very dissapointed when the SEN training was stopped and then to read that all nurses need to be educated to degree level just scares me. Have the Government considered discussing changes with the nurses that are working at grass roots level. I feel we may be missing out on some very good nurses, who want to care and make a difference yet do not have the inclination or support to do a degree. I also feel that every student nurse, should complete the 3 year training first, consolidate and then go onto do a degree only when ready. We are nurses NOT doctors, any nurse who wishes to extend her role should be encouraged and supported but not at the cost of patient care or to be used as a cheap option to doctors.