Raising the profile of community and older person nursing: a university-based initiative

Community nurses form a pivotal part of both the NHS and Private, Voluntary and Independent workforces in the UK. There is a projected increase in demand for care in the community as a result of an ageing and growing population with complex health needs. However, very few nurses currently choose community or older person nursing as a first choice when looking for jobs after receiving their university qualification. This article discusses an initiative titled the Community and Older Person Nursing Network, which aims to raise the profile of community and older person nursing among undergraduate nursing students.