Sue Chilton, William Garbrah, Julie Cooke, Helen Cowan
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Abstract
Community nurses form a pivotal part of both the NHS and Private, Voluntary and Independent workforces in the UK. There is a projected increase in demand for care in the community as a result of an ageing and growing population with complex health needs. However, very few nurses currently choose community or older person nursing as a first choice when looking for jobs after receiving their university qualification. This article discusses an initiative titled the Community and Older Person Nursing Network, which aims to raise the profile of community and older person nursing among undergraduate nursing students.
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British Journal of Community Nursing (BJCN) is the UK"s leading peer-reviewed journal for district nurses, containing the most up-to-date clinical coverage and research on primary care nursing. The journal promotes excellence in clinical practice with an emphasis on the sharing of expertise and innovation in district nursing. Articles are written by nurses from across the community nursing spectrum, and peer-reviewed by leading authorities in primary care to make sure that the journal addresses all aspects of the profession in a way that is relevant, intelligent and accessible, and so useful in daily practice.