How can the professional nurse advocate role support district nurses?
The professional nurse advocate role offers a promising solution to the challenges faced by district nurses, as it becomes integrated and implemented within community NHS trusts. They can offer support by advocating for nurses' professional development and psychological wellbeing, and facilitating q...
| Publicado en: | British Journal of Community Nursing Vol. 31; no. 1; pp. 16 - 22 |
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| Formato: | Journal Article |
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Mark Allen Holdings Limited
Jan2026
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