Government plans to introduce a “nursing associate” role to bridge the gap between healthcare support workers and registered nurses have been announced, with 1,000 expected to begin training in 2016.
Physician associates (PAs) in oncology are transitioning from task-oriented roles to “patient experience architects” who are essential for maintaining continuity of care amid oncologist shortages.
A group of nurse scientists is building a national collaborative to formalize the role within hospitals. Nurse scientists have been around for decades, but their prominence is increasing nationally as ...