Nurses in France

Abstract

In France, medical practitioners are aware that the practice of the delivery of primary care by nurses occurs in other countries. However, there is disagreement about how to implement this practice. This aspect of the issue of front line care has not yet been studied in France. In this article, our aim is to identify to what extent the delivery of primary care by nurses is considered acceptable by doctors and nurses working in hospital emergency departments and in public and private health centers. The results of our research provide a picture of opinions that exist among doctors and nurses. These opinions highlight practices that are outside the current regulations and present perspectives, which range from conditionally in favor to unfavorable. Such opinions contribute to our knowledge because they are derived from the professionals directly involved and describe what is acceptable in this particular context.

What scholarly practice means to respiratory therapists: An interpretive description study

“…62 While enhancing credibility and legitimacy for RTs can be viewed as positive, it could also be viewed negatively by other professions as competition. [63][64][65] Finally, while the data indicate that scholarly practice is a multifaceted phenomenon, our findings suggest a consensus that research literacy is a fundamental aspect of scholarly practice. While not all RTs actively conduct research, they should likely have some understanding of research, be critical consumers of research, and apply research findings in their practice to optimise patient care.…”

“…However, it is important to note that respiratory therapy is just one of many healthcare professions and that the boundaries between professions can overlap 62 . While enhancing credibility and legitimacy for RTs can be viewed as positive, it could also be viewed negatively by other professions as competition 63–65 …”

Advanced practice nursing in France: Social capital assessment

“…A pilot survey by Jovic et al (2015), sought to find the stances of nurses and doctors working in French public and private health care facilities. Results of the survey found stances for and against expanding the role of nursing that changed to acceptance if staffing, level of pay, and transfer of skills were held accountable.…”