title: Assessing the value of specialist nurses.
abstract: Despite an enormous growth in specialist nurse-led activity, specialist nursing posts are under threat. This article discusses why clinical specialist nursing roles are at risk. It also looks at what specialist nurses can do to prove their value and help protect their positions.
authors.affiliation: European Lung Foundation.
authors.forename: Monica
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Fletcher
mesh_terms: D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D024802:Nurse's Role; D019984:Quality Indicators, Health Care; D013041:Specialties, Nursing; D006113:United Kingdom