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The basis of role specialism in nursing

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The 20th Century has witnessed the rapid and dramatic expansion of knowledge, with resulting social and technological changes. One consequence of these changes has been the development of specialisation of knowledge and skills. This has resulted in a greater differentiation of the workforce, with specialisation becoming an almost inevitable occurrence in most professions (Lane, 1985). Indeed, the need for practitioners who possess specialist nursing skills and knowledge has long been recognised, and used in evidence to confirm nursing’s professional status (Jolley, 1989; International Council of Nurses, 1992).

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  1. South West Thames Regional Health Authority, UK

    Debra Humphris MA, RGN, DipN(Londs), RNT (Clinical Audit Co-ordinator) (Clinical Audit Co-ordinator)

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Humphris, D. (1994). The basis of role specialism in nursing. In: Humphris, D. (eds) The Clinical Nurse Specialist. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-13220-1_1

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