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Article: All change at the NMC? In the wake of a troubled year, the regulator may have much work to do to rebuild confidence among SCPHNs, but Unite/CPHVA appears to be optimistic.(NEWS FEATURE)(Nursing and Midwifery Council)(Specialist Community Public Health Nursing, Community Practitioners and Health Visitors Association)
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- Community Practitioner
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- March 1, 2009
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The past 12 months have seen many areas of disagreement between the NMC and Unite/CPHVA over how effectively it regulates public health nursing. Indeed, the NMC's response when the journal approached them with questions for this news feature was initially very defensive. However, Unite/CPHVA officers appeared to be positive about developments at the NMC and opportunities for the future.
Reflecting SCPHNs
Unite/CPHVA has had several meetings with the regulator since raising its concerns about the fact that the new appointed NMC Council does not include any specialist community public health nurses (SCPHNs).
Unite/CPHVA lead professional officer ...