Part 1 of this article challenged these assertions, finding that NPs were more concerned with psychosocial than with technical aspects of care Part 1 also discussed the UKCC's failure to define NP practice clearly. Most NPs have been primary care nurses and CNSs have been hospital based. Bringing them together will strengthen nursing's professional position rather than perpetuate the fragmentation and infighting that has weakened nursing in the past. The need to strengthen and show the value of nursing was one of the main driving forces when the NDU movement was set up. Another barrier to nursing development is the chronic underfunding of the NHS, which has led to staff shortages.
Staff find it hard to take time off to attend courses.
Low salaries and overwork affect morale and motivation. With the government promising large injections of money into the NHS for 1999-2001, this is the time to look at how nurses and NPs feel they can best be developed professionally. The sample consisted of two groups. Nurse Practitioner course which SMC delivers on a franchise agreement. Questionnaire The questionnaire listed seven key issues which, according to current literature, are seen as barriers to professional development.