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Older community nurses: perspectives and prospects.

Roger Watson1, JoyAnn Andrews, Jill Manthorpe

  • 1Faculty of Health and Social Care, University of Hull. r.watson@hull.ac.uk

British Journal of Community Nursing
|July 31, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Older nurses in the National Health Service (NHS) seek flexible working conditions and tailored professional development. The study highlights their valuable experience and need for better support and information regarding career options.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Healthcare Workforce Studies
  • Nursing Management

Background:

  • The National Health Service (NHS) nursing workforce, like those globally, is experiencing an aging demographic.
  • Community nurses are notably older than their acute care counterparts, posing unique challenges for this sector.
  • Older nurses represent a significant repository of skills and institutional knowledge within the NHS.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the options, decisions, and outcomes for nurses aged 50 and over within the NHS.
  • To identify the needs and preferences of older nurses regarding working conditions and professional development.
  • To explore the experiences of older community nurses who have stayed in, left, or returned to the NHS.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study exploring the experiences of nurses over 50 years old.

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  • Analysis of decisions, options, and outcomes for this demographic.
  • Inclusion of case studies of older community nurses (stayed, left, returned).

    • Main Results:

    • Older nurses desire increased flexibility in working hours and conditions without compromising pension benefits.
    • There is a demand for return-to-practice courses and continuing professional development tailored to the needs of older nurses.
    • Older nurses expressed a need for more comprehensive information regarding their career pathways and options within the NHS.

    Conclusions:

    • Despite recognition of their value, older nurses face limited practical support and action within the NHS.
    • Implementing flexible working and targeted professional development is crucial for retaining experienced older nurses.
    • Enhanced information provision and support structures are needed to empower older nurses in their career decisions.