Why staffing has gone critical: the NHS reforms, Project 2000, the gradual end of the recession, the growth of the private sector. (crisis in staffing levels)

Article Abstract:

There is a countrywide shortage of nurses which has led to bed closures and the cancellation of elective surgery, however the Department of Health claims there is a match between supply and demand, although there are some regional difficulties. Many hospitals cannot find newly qualified nurses and applications to colleges from potential nurses are down.

Supply and demand

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Don't believe the hype

Article Abstract:

Issues are presented concerning the misleading impression about nursing given to the general public by television medical dramas. A questionnaire which revealed the discrepancy between reality and expectancy among student nurses is discussed.

Cover Story, Influence, Television programs, Study and teaching, Vocational guidance, Nursing students

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No skimming on milk in the workplace

Article Abstract:

Issues are presented concerning the facilities which are available in many European countries for working mothers who are still breast-feeding their babies. The lack of facilities in the United Kingdom is discussed.

Management, Human resource management, Business enterprises, Breast feeding, Working mothers

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