title: Consultant nurses in children's services.
abstract: PRIME MINISTER Tony Blair, in his speech at the Nursing Standard Nurse 98 awards, described the concept of consultant nurses as a means to 'keep experienced nurses at the bedside'.
authors.affiliation: Caring for children with complex health needs at Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Trust, and a committee member of the RCN children's leadership and management forum.
authors.forename: Sharon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Linter