The role and function of the rural nurse in Australia
University of Southern Queensland ePrints (University of Southern Queensland)Published 1 January 1997Open access
Desley Hegney, Alan Pearson, Alexandra McCarthy
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This national study aimed to: \n1. identify the role and function of the rural nurse in a hospital setting in Australia; \n2. collect data to provide a base-line for the development of competencies for rural registered nurses in different size health service locations; and \n3. identify areas of priority for continuing and award education and training for rural nurses in different practice settings.
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MedicineHealth Professions