Professional and educational qualifications of NHS Direct nurses
| n | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Professional qualifications | ||
| General nurse | 682 | 100 |
| Midwifery | 118 | 17 |
| Enrolled nurse | 85 | 12 |
| Sick children's nurse | 60 | 9 |
| Health visiting | 50 | 7 |
| District nursing | 40 | 6 |
| Mental health nurse | 36 | 5 |
| School nurse | 8 | 1 |
| Educational qualifications | ||
| English National Board award | 297 | 44 |
| Bachelors degree | 144 | 21 |
| Postgraduate certificate | 12 | 2 |
| Postgraduate diploma | 52 | 8 |
| Masters degree | 17 | 2 |