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Community nursing - what's it like ?

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Frootlepootle · 28/10/2022 12:50

Considering applying for a band 5 post in the community but have only ever worked in a very busy ward environment. I want less stress basically and the opportunity to provide better nursing care. I'm in my early 50s and the thought of doing my current job into my 60s is frightening. Any thoughts about the realities of community nursing would be very welcome to help me decide if his would be a worthwhile move or just going from the frying pan into the fire !

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olympicsrock · 28/10/2022 21:27

ex ITU nurses are like gold dust with the level of clinical acumen . Would you consider a role as a nurse specialist doing clinics for example? I work in vascaulr Surgery and one of my colleagues has an ITU background that has stood her in good stead.

Tiredmum100 · 28/10/2022 21:31

OrlandointheWilderness · 28/10/2022 18:55

Watching this with interest. I'm a year 2 student and I'm tending towards community- I work well on my own, I've always had roles where I'm
Autonomous. The one thing making me hesitant is someone told me it could be limiting if I intend to do my masters and progress to ACP or equivalent. What are peoples experiences?

I've done the Nurse prescribing course, DN SPQ and there's been talk of doing the medical prescribing. I've also just got a band 7 post, so for me personally the community hasn't stopped my progression.

TabithaTittlemouse · 28/10/2022 21:41

You never know what you are walking into but it’s always interesting

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