Maintain pressure on reforms to protect NHS
Ellen Nicholson
Nurse Practitioner/Nurse Prescriber practising in Primary Care field in the South West of England
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Comment on: Government orders review of NMC
To Anonymous | 26-Jan-2012 1:20 pm The NMC is not there to help nurses, its a regulatory body to protect the public from the actions of nurses. And I absolutely disagree with the idea of nurses being included in the Health Council body along with everyone else, that would be yet more watering down of the nursing profession. Though I do predict, that the review will suggest this as a course of action - be warned. For one thing, I don't hear doctors suggesting that they join with everyone else - they have a clear identity and retain a seperate body witha clear voice that is heard in parliament. Secondly, nursing is a profession with a long history. I would like us to have a strong regulatory body that has a clear voice heard across the country, promoting the value of nurses, as well as regulating their actions.
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Comment on: Lung cancer patients twice as likely to get treatment if they see a nurse
The value of the specialist or advanced nurse can not be taken lightly - love the bit about it being an 'interesting observation' - a comment stating patient patients twice as likely to get treatment if they see a nurse vs doctor would be far too controversial.
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Comment on: 'Nursing matters and we’re here to fight for you'
Mike, Thank you for sharing that link from ANF - a world without nurses, it was excellent, I have shared with other nursing friends to pass along. And Jenni, I am delighted to hear that the Nursing Times will be tirelessly working encourage the media to write more positive stories about nursing - We do an excellent job, under ever increasing pressure from target driven healthcare, finances & cut backs. We should be proud of the professional care we provide . I look forward to seeing positive stories in the national media shortly.
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Comment on: The image of nursing: A culture of respect
I'm totally in agreement with Anonymous | 29-Aug-2010 2:43pm, finally an excellent article which indeed reflects the true reflection of the public image of the profession. It was a pleasure to read and encouraged me in my professional life, where I daily face these kinds of attitude. The more articles like this the better and why has this thought provoking article not been published in the popular press!
