Shields, Linda (2014) The responsibility of care: a conversation about the registered nurse's role. Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal, 21 (11). pp. 19-23.

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Abstract

The idea that all registered nurses (RNs) should give so-called 'basic care' is a non-negotiable part of every RN's role. However some concerning comments about how this is not so, made by RNs in a busy medical ward, caused us concern. We are a team of crusty old academics, balanced by two young practising RNs. This feature is a 'conversation' we have had about this issue. We question how this primary part of every nurse's role has come to be seen as something that not all need to do. We raise questions about nursing education and about the culture of nursing in health facilities with the aim of stimulating debate and discussion.

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