The State's 53,641 registered nurses must keep up with the rapid developments in medical care for the benefit of patients, the president of An Bord Altranais, Ms Ita O'Dwyer, said yesterday. Ms O'Dwyer stressed the importance of continuing professional education for nurses at the launch of a framework document, Continuing Professional Education for Nurses in Ireland: A Framework.
"There is a growing need for nurses to keep updated in clinical skills, nursing theory, research, as well as local policy and procedures," she said.
