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ArticleJournal of advanced nursing2026

A Survey of Nurses' Views of the Current and Future Role of Community Registered General Nurses (CRGN).

Gobnait Byrne, Anne Lynott, Bernadette Caffrey, Fiona Murphy, Kathryn O'Sullivan, Neil Dunne, Niamh Carroll, Geraldine McGolderick, David Joyce, Amanda Phelan

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10 authors.

Gobnait ByrneThe Trinity Centre for Practice and Healthcare Innovation, School of Nursing & Midwifery, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0034-6760
Anne LynottKildare & West Wicklow Public Health Nursing Services, HSE Community Healthcare Dublin South, Dublin, Ireland.
Bernadette CaffreyKildare & West Wicklow Public Health Nursing Services, HSE Community Healthcare Dublin South, Dublin, Ireland.
Fiona MurphyThe Trinity Centre for Practice and Healthcare Innovation, School of Nursing & Midwifery, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland.
Kathryn O'SullivanKildare & West Wicklow Public Health Nursing Services, HSE Community Healthcare Dublin South, Dublin, Ireland.
Neil DunneKildare & West Wicklow Public Health Nursing Services, HSE Community Healthcare Dublin South, Dublin, Ireland.
Niamh CarrollKildare & West Wicklow Public Health Nursing Services, HSE Community Healthcare Dublin South, Dublin, Ireland.
Geraldine McGolderickKildare & West Wicklow Public Health Nursing Services, HSE Community Healthcare Dublin South, Dublin, Ireland.
David JoyceThe Trinity Centre for Practice and Healthcare Innovation, School of Nursing & Midwifery, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland.
Amanda PhelanSchool of Nursing, Psychotherapy and Community Health, DCU, Dublin, Ireland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7225-2467

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

aimTo explore the views of community registered general nurses and directors of public health nursing on the current and future role of the community registered general nurse in the Republic of Ireland.

designAnonymous cross-sectional descriptive survey.

methodsTwo questionnaires were developed; one targeted at community registered general nurses and one targeted at assistant directors of public health nursing or directors of public health nursing who were working with community registered general nurses. Social media was used to recruit participants. Descriptive statistics were used while data from open-ended questions were analysed using NVivo software.

resultsA total of 97 community registered general nurses and 28 assistant directors of public health nursing or directors of public health nursing completed the surveys in 2023. There was consensus that community registered general nurses provide holistic care, including case management of adults with complex health needs living in the community. However, lack of promotional opportunities coupled with poor remuneration has resulted in job dissatisfaction. Respondents felt that community registered general nurses should focus on older adults, whereas public health nurses should focus on child health.

conclusionThe role of the community registered general nurse needs to be clarified, and a promotional pathway developed to attract new graduates to this post. IMPACT: This paper outlined the current role and vision for the future role of community registered general nurses. REPORTING

methodCROSS guidelines. CLIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION: No patient or public contribution. WHAT DOES THIS PAPER CONTRIBUTE TO THE WIDER GLOBAL CLINICAL COMMUNITY?: This paper contributes to the challenges community nurses face regarding increased demand for community nursing, lack of career structure for some community nurses, and difficulties with staff retention within the community.

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Attitude of Health PersonnelCommunity Health NursingNurse's RolePublic Health NursingAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansIrelandJob SatisfactionMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and Questionnairescommunitycommunity nursesdistrict nursingnurse rolesnursing home careolder peoplepublic health nursingsurvey designs

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PMID40468571
PMCPMC12907593

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