Role development in nursing: the changing health care workforce

Warn, Clive

Abstract

This presentation considers key developemnts in workforce in the UK. In particular the expanding role of the nurse is discussed, evaluating roles such as nurse practitioner, prescriber, consultant, and a critique of the impact this has within UK health care. An analysis of the growth of assitant practitioner roles is considered alongside the changing educational preparation for such roles in UK nursing. The presentation will generate opportunities for dicussion in the context of European and international nursing and health care workforce.

• Presentation Conference Type: Presentation / Talk
• Conference Name: International Week, School of Health Care
• Start Date: Apr 11, 2011
• End Date: Apr 13, 2011
• Peer Reviewed: Not Peer Reviewed
• Keywords: nursing, health care, workforce, role development, Europe, international
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/963486
• Additional Information: Title of Conference or Conference Proceedings : Faculty of Health Care Annual International Conference 2011