Most nurses 'require more training on the job'
08/04/2008(16:51)
Around 65 per cent of nurses require extra training to carry out their job, a survey has shown.
The study found that 13 per cent of nurses are prescribing without having the correct qualifications and 49 per cent working in women's health do not have the family planning certificate, reports Healthcare Republic.
Working in Partnership Programme (WiPP) found what is termed as a "postcode lottery" for nurses in general practice finding training and professional development.
Sue Cross, project manager for WiPP's General Practice Nurse Initiative, told the website: "Education provision in general practice is not universally available and does not always meet the needs of the nurses. There is evidence that some nurses are carrying out tasks that they are not formally trained to perform."
The programme will use the research findings to push for better "professional development standards for nurses" although it cited a lack of funds for the problems.
A recent report said that more nurses were needed to cope with violent mental health wards, following attacks on health workers.
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