Orthopaedic nursing: a study of its specialty status

摘要: This study attempts to clarify the distinction between orthopaedic and general nursing in response criticism that did not merit specialty status. The questionnaire survey asked nurses assess a range of 76 activities terms professional function. results showed 36 out were identified as 'highly orthopaedic'. author emphasises holistic nature also applies this requires both generic specialist skills. implication for nurse education is necessary skills may need be taught higher level match