Document 0210
 DOCN  M9590210
 TI    A personal insight into the role of a domiciliary HIV/AIDS clinical
       nurse consultant.
 DT    9509
 AU    Brown DM; HIV/AIDS Nursing Program, RDNS, Melbourne, North Caulfield,
       Vic.
 SO    Annu Conf Australas Soc HIV Med. 1994 Nov 3-6;6:57 (unnumbered
       abstract). Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE ASHM6/95291889
 AB    Working as an HIV/AIDS Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) provides many
       experiences and challenges not well understood by those who do not work
       in the area. Many words describe this area of work; frustration,
       sadness, satisfaction, happiness and exhaustion, highlighting the
       importance of effective communication and good peer support with
       colleagues. Numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth
       arise, often resulting in feelings of self satisfaction and achievement.
       The work can also be personally confronting and professionally difficult
       at times as clients die and relationships end, leaving you both
       physically and emotionally drained. This paper will provide a personal
       insight into the role of a domiciliary HIV/AIDS-CNC, looking at areas of
       clinical practice, peer support, staff resourcing and education,
       counselling and community networking. It will outline the complexities
       of this work including not only some of the negative aspects, but also
       highlighting the extremely rewarding nature of this role, which make it
       all worthwhile.
 DE    Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*NURSING/PSYCHOLOGY  *Attitude of
       Health Personnel  *Community Health Nursing  *Home Care Services  Human
       HIV Infections/*NURSING/PSYCHOLOGY  Job Satisfaction  Nurse
       Clinicians/*PSYCHOLOGY  Victoria  MEETING ABSTRACT

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