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Role of the night nurse practitioner
British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|November 9, 1992
Summary
The night sister/charge nurse role was re-evaluated due to health service changes. Nurse practitioner skills are best utilized for patient care, junior doctor support, and night administration, requiring careful planning and training.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- National and local health service changes necessitated a review of the traditional night sister/charge nurse role.
- Existing research highlighted key areas impacted by night nursing, including patient care quality and junior doctor working hours.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the relevance and optimal application of the night sister/charge nurse role in the evolving healthcare landscape.
- To explore the integration of nurse practitioner skills within the night nursing framework.
Main Methods:
- Review of research on patient care quality, junior doctor hours, and night administration.
- Consideration of the implications and preparatory training requirements for a redefined role.
Main Results:
- Nurse practitioner skills are most effectively utilized in enhancing patient care, supporting junior doctors, and managing night operations.
- Careful planning and specific training are critical for the successful implementation of the new role.
Conclusions:
- The night nurse practitioner role offers a strategic approach to address contemporary healthcare demands.
- A thorough evaluation of the night nurse practitioner role's effectiveness and contribution to patient care quality is essential.