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N Northcott

Publications and source records attributed to N Northcott.

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Supervise to grow.

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Clinical Competence

A day in bed.

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Education, Nursing

Is the role of the sister/charge nurse being devalued?

This article explores the areas of change in the role of the sister and charge nurse. Far from devaluing this role, such changes may enhance it. There is an increased potential for this post in the devolved managerial structures of the NHS trusts.

Humans

Twelve-hour shifts: helpful or hazardous to patients?

This paper explores nursing shift patterns in the light of certain recently published reports and in particular the introduction and use of the 12-hour shift. It includes the personal observations of one nurse who recently changed to 12-hour shifts. Several central questions are raised and need to be answered before moves towards changes in staff deployment should be entertained.

Humans