We are super nurses, not mini doctors
Intended for healthcare professionals
Opinion Previous     Next

We are super nurses, not mini doctors

Jan Glaze General practice nurse, Berkshire

Many general practice nurses are frustrated with their status and often feel undervalued. Is it time to reconsider their role?

At a time when general practice nurses (GPNs) are extending their roles into chronic disease management, minor illness and prescribing to meet the growing needs of primary care, research shows they think their role is misunderstood and undervalued.

Primary Health Care. 29, 6, 12-12. doi: 10.7748/phc.29.6.12.s14

Want to read more?

RCNi-Plus
Already have access? Log in

or

3-month trial offer for £5.25/month

Subscribe today and save 50% on your first three months
RCNi Plus users have full access to the following benefits:
  • Unlimited access to all 10 RCNi Journals
  • RCNi Learning featuring over 175 modules to easily earn CPD time
  • NMC-compliant RCNi Revalidation Portfolio to stay on track with your progress
  • Personalised newsletters tailored to your interests
  • A customisable dashboard with over 200 topics
Subscribe

Alternatively, you can purchase access to this article for the next seven days. Buy now


Are you a student? Our student subscription has content especially for you.
Find out more