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Tomorrow’s nurse: how other staff might fill gaps in the roster

A director of nursing sparked controversy by suggesting she may substitute nurses with other staff because her NHS trust is struggling to recruit. Does she have a point and what other options do managers have?
Posted 19 December 2017 - 10:50
 
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