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1School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College, Dublin. carmel.doyle@tcd.ie
Abstract:
A children's nurse in the Republic of Ireland describes her experience working with children with complex needs in their homes, the preferred setting for their care. The varied duties involved in meeting essential, often complicated, requirements and gradually improving the quality of life of child and family are explored using Peplau's model of care. Career pathways for children's nurses in Ireland now include the development of community posts and planned support in the home for children with long-term illnesses and their caregivers.
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