Reflections on nurse independent prescribing in the hospital setting
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Reflections on nurse independent prescribing in the hospital setting

Angela Clegg Nurse consultant, Leeds Primary Care Trust, Leeds
Richard Meades Nurse practitioner and charge nurse, Wharfedale Hospital
Wendy Broderick Nurse practitioner, Wharfedale Hospital, Leeds Primary Care Trust, Leeds

This article focuses on the experiences of nurses undertaking nurse independent prescribing in the hospital setting. The challenges and benefits are examined using the reflections of those involved in this initiative.

Nursing Standard. 21, 12, 35-38. doi: 10.7748/ns2006.11.21.12.35.c6385

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angie.clegg@nhs.net

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This article has been subject to double blind peer review

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