Nurse in name only – why so many job titles mislead
NHS job titles risk misleading staff and the public by use of the ‘nurse’ designation for unregistered roles, and ‘advanced’ in band 3 positions
Many NHS employers may be using misleading job titles for some unregistered nursing staff, which nursing experts warn could pose a risk to patient safety.
Nursing Standard.
39, 10, 8-10.
doi: 10.7748/ns.39.10.8.s3
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