Defining the role of the specialist nurse
Sarah Ryan Clinical Nurse Specialist, Rheumatology', Hayw'ood Hospital, Stoke-on- Trent, Staffordshire
Much confusion exists over the role of the clinical nurse specialist. In this article, the author uses the example of rheumatology to highlight what the role of the nurse specialist should he and the importance of proper education and qualification to prepare nurses for this function
Nursing Standard.
10, 17, 27-29.
doi: 10.7748/ns.10.17.27.s31
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