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Scope of practice for Australian enrolled nurses: evolution and practice issues.

Elisabeth Ruth Jacob¹, Anthony Barnett, Kenneth Sellick

¹School of Nursing and Midwifery, Monash University, Churchill, VIC, Australia.

Contemporary Nurse

|December 5, 2013

Summary

Changes to enrolled nurses' scope of practice in Australia have caused role confusion. Further research is needed to clarify distinct nursing roles and their frameworks.

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Published on: June 21, 2010

Area of Science:

Nursing Practice and Education
Health Workforce Studies

Background:

The scope of practice for enrolled nurses in Australia has undergone significant evolution over the last decade.
These shifts are primarily driven by nursing staff shortages and economic pressures within the Australian healthcare system.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a historical overview of the enrolled nurse role in Australia.
To analyze the current situation, emerging trends in education and employment, and definitions of scope of practice.
To discuss emerging issues impacting enrolled and registered nurses in Australia.

Main Methods:

A review of the existing literature on enrolled nurse roles and scope of practice in Australia.
Analysis of changes in the number and roles of enrolled nurses following the introduction of an enhanced scope of practice.

Main Results:

The number of enrolled nurses and their performed roles have significantly changed in Australia post-enhanced scope of practice introduction.
Increased role confusion and overlap between enrolled and registered nurses have been observed.

Conclusions:

Further research is essential to clearly define and delineate between enrolled and registered nursing roles.
Broader analytical frameworks are required to better describe and define these evolving nursing roles in Australia.