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Published on: January 12, 2018
Summary
Community nurses in the National Health Service (NHS) face organizational changes that can hinder clinical practice. However, evolving health service management presents opportunities for health visitors and school nurses to lead advancements in clinical practice.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Management
- Organizational Change
Background:
- The National Health Service (NHS) is characterized by frequent organizational changes.
- These changes can create an environment perceived as hostile to clinical excellence for community nurses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the concept of leadership within community nursing.
- To challenge health visitors and school nurses to embrace leadership roles.
- To highlight opportunities for advancing clinical practice amidst organizational change.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual examination of leadership in nursing.
- Analysis of the impact of health service management changes.
- Discussion of practical applications for health visitors and school nurses.
Main Results:
- Organizational change in the NHS presents challenges but also opportunities for leadership.
- Health visitors and school nurses are uniquely positioned to drive clinical practice advancements.
- A proactive leadership approach can overcome perceived hostility towards clinical excellence.
Conclusions:
- Community nurses, particularly health visitors and school nurses, should adopt leadership roles.
- Embracing leadership is crucial for pushing the boundaries of clinical practice in the evolving NHS.
- Strategic engagement with health service management changes can foster clinical excellence.
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