Practice nurses are registered nurses and hold a registration with the NMC (Nursing & Midwifery Council). Practice nurses are responsible for a number of clinical areas, including long-term condition management of diabetes, hypertension, asthma and COPD. Cytology (smears), vaccinations, immunisations, travel health and pro-active health screening. Provision of health care is delivered at surgery level and also to our housebound patients at home.