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■ The trigger for evolving change came from the change in junior doctor's working practices

■ Evolving nursing boundaries requires an evaluative and reflective approach to care delivery

■ Collaborative approaches, evidence based practice and effective outcomes are key responsibilities for Nurse Executives

■ Practice with accountability and lifelong learning are fundamental to advancing practice

■ Strategies for nursing practice must provide service time for educational study whilst maintaining required levels of clinical activity

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Boundaries Collaborative working New deal Nursing role Nurse executives Opportunities

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Grasping the opportunities within evolving nursing boundaries

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