title: Piloting cross-boundary training to develop cancer care nursing.
abstract: Flexible approaches to lifelong learning have the potential to increase motivation and influence recruitment and retention. This paper explores how the introduction of a collaborative rotational placement programme between the NHS and the voluntary sector helped qualified staff to develop their practice in caring for patients with cancer from diagnosis through to bereavement. Staff experienced an increase in their personal motivation, confidence and enthusiasm.
authors.affiliation: St Ann's Hospice, Manchester.
authors.forename: Christine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Lawther
authors.forename: Sue
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Taylor
authors.forename: Ann
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bell
authors.forename: Helen
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: White
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards*; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D017051:Hospice Care; D006785:Hospitals, University; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training / Q000458:organization & administration*; D007373:Interinstitutional Relations; D009013:Morale; D009042:Motivation; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000523:psychology; D009859:Oncology Nursing / Q000193:education*; D010865:Pilot Projects; D017149:Private Sector; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012041:Regional Medical Programs; D013222:State Medicine; D006113:United Kingdom