Primary Healthcare Nursing Cadre in India: Needs Paradigm Shift

Abstract

Nursing care is the backbone of health system. Nurses role are very critical in delivering health services and increasing equity of healthcare provision. They are the agents of change within health system and play a key role in addressing various social determinants of heath. The role of nurses in primary healthcare encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups and communities, sick or well in community settings.