Developing the role of the CNS in osteoporosis.
Nurses can have a major impact on the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. The role of the osteoporosis nurse specialist is being developed. As nurse specialist posts are created it is essential that UKCC criteria are met. Comparability of grades and areas of expertise are required.
Murray
C E
CE
St Woolos Hospital, Newport, Gwent.
Beynon
J H
JH
D002983:Clinical Competence; D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D009720:Nurse Clinicians / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000451:nursing*