CCP Podcast 006: Chat with David Barton

 January 8

by Jonathan Downham

David Barton is Head of Department of Nursing at Swansea University and has been very involved in the development of the Advanced Nurse Practitioner role both locally and nationally. This discussion centres around his history and some of the issues in the development of the role as well as some thoughts for the future. There is also a message from Matthew Harris from Harriscpd.com left on Speakpipe. [table id=1 /] [Stitcher_Radio_Logo] [get_in_touch_with_jonathan] [123-contact-form i882618]

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