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Welcome to the Scottish Practice Nurse Association (SPNA) Website. My Name is Shelagh Mason, and I am currently the Chairperson of the SPNA. The website is for all nurses.   This includes, experienced practice nurses, new practice nurses and hopefully is a resource for nurses considering Practice Nursing as a career.
 
Practice nursing has developed dramatically since the 1980's.   At that time due to the uncertainty of what the role actually was and the lack of committed support for this new 'breed' of nurse, a few Practice nurses in Scotland decided to form a support group.   The number of nurses grew and their need for help and guidance also grew.   The SPNA over this time has tried to develop in response to the needs of this unique workforce, and remains the only independent organisation that works using working Practice Nurses for the benefit of Practice nurses in Scotland.  
 
The website will, I believe, give nurses access to help and information.   There is a forum for ideas and discussions, links to other resources and information about contacts in your area. There is a member's area where more detailed information about the committee meetings and the newsletter can be found.   There is a conference annually, usually held in May and will alternate biannually Saturday/Weekday.
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Last updated on the 3rd of July 2008.

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