Abstract
Advanced nursing roles such as the night nurse practitioner (NNP) have been introduced into NHS trusts in response to the reduction in junior doctors hours. The NNP role is diverse and constantly evolving to meet patient need. The NNP undertakes advanced clinical assessment of patients and undertakes interventions to facilitate optimum patient care. Is the step towards nurse prescribing a natural progression or are professional working boundaries being destroyed= Recent controversial developments surrounding the nurse prescribers role will have a significant impact on the NNP. This article looks at the potential implications for practice development considering the ongoing changes within the nurse prescribing arena.
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