Abstract
The recent mental health special edition of the International Journal of Nursing Studies (IJNS) was a pleasure to see, providing recognition of this important area of practice. With nurses working in mental health settings all over the world and increasing recognition of the need to tackle the growing burden of mental health problems (WHO, 2005), the issues raised are important both in focus and in potential impact. More specifically, we write in response to Charlie Brooker’s editorial regarding the recent Chief Nursing Officer’s (CNO’s) review of mental health nursing in England. Whilst the focus on this important document is very welcome, it is unfortunate that many of the comments made do not accurately reflect the content of the Review, nor are adequately contextualised. It seems worthwhile to preface our response with some broad comments on the inevitable challenges and potential rewards of carrying out national reviews of nursing, of which three have taken place recently; in England, Scotland and New Zealand. Firstly, as with any national document, it is certain that not everyone will be pleased with the details contained therein and champions of particular specialties or approaches may feel that their own area of interest is not adequately
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