Kate Gerrish, Barbara Ross & Victor Thompson discuss maximising the contribution of the community nursing workforce and reviewing the responsibilities of different grades in relation to initial assessment.
Carol Clarke explores the notion that low self-esteem can be a barrier to health promoting behaviour
Wendy Clatworthy looks at the extent to which the contemporary policy context of communiity care, facilitates the development of collaborative working between health and social care professionals.
Mark Lovatt details how change in practice methods can be achieved and how improved communication can benefit patient care.
Sue Fensom urges district nurses to stand up for their rights and prevent further erosion of their unique role.
Ruth Northway and Gill Walker debate that it is both possible and essential for community nursing to effectively manage a balance between commonality and specialism.
Lesley Adcock discusses the aims and rationale behind the concept of clinical supervision and considers factors which contribute to its effective implementation.
Jackie Morton describes a research study which utilised a model of reflective practice and identified factors seen as important in the leadership of community based nurses and health visitors.
Amira Obeid describes her role as a student advanced nurse practitioner and discusses two case studies.
Carolyn Lees considers the need to evaluate and monitor clinical supervision
