Consultant Nurses: Expert Patient Care

Wales needs more consultant nurses. A consultant nurse is an expert nurse that bridges the worlds of clinical practice, research, education, strategy and leadership in order to improve patient care. It is a unique and important nursing role. Through statistics and case studies, this report shows how consultant nurses directly benefit patients as well as health services, setting out five practical actions for the Welsh government to take.

There is also a version in Welsh, under publication code 011 863.

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