AIM: To explore the background, activities and future development needs of advanced practice nurses within a large NHS Trust in England, allowing for a wider review of the current situation within the UK. BACKGROUND: There are currently no national requirements for advanced practice nursing within the UK, which has led to considerable variability in these roles. Recently, focus has been placed on local governance rather than regulation of advanced practice nursing. However, governance and coordinated workforce planning within the UK is in its infancy. METHODS: An electronic survey was sent to all nurses within one Trust identified as practising at an advanced level; a total of 136 responses were received. RESULTS: The survey identified considerable variation in titles, educational preparation and current activities even within similar roles. Some participants identified the need for more support in undertaking professional development activities. CONCLUSIONS: The findings echo the wider picture within the UK, and point to the need to actively work on developing strategies for governance, education, and succession planning for advanced practice nursing. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT: In the absence of national regulation, UK NHS Trusts should develop their own registers of advanced practice nurses in order to facilitate improved management, governance and workforce planning systems.
AIM: To explore the background, activities and future development needs of advanced practice nurses within a large NHS Trust in England, allowing for a wider review of the current situation within the UK. BACKGROUND: There are currently no national requirements for advanced practice nursing within the UK, which has led to considerable variability in these roles. Recently, focus has been placed on local governance rather than regulation of advanced practice nursing. However, governance and coordinated workforce planning within the UK is in its infancy. METHODS: An electronic survey was sent to all nurses within one Trust identified as practising at an advanced level; a total of 136 responses were received. RESULTS: The survey identified considerable variation in titles, educational preparation and current activities even within similar roles. Some participants identified the need for more support in undertaking professional development activities. CONCLUSIONS: The findings echo the wider picture within the UK, and point to the need to actively work on developing strategies for governance, education, and succession planning for advanced practice nursing. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT: In the absence of national regulation, UK NHS Trusts should develop their own registers of advanced practice nurses in order to facilitate improved management, governance and workforce planning systems.
Authors: Catrin Evans; Brenda Poku; Ruth Pearce; Jeanette Eldridge; Paul Hendrick; Roger Knaggs; John McLuskey; Philippa Tomczak; Ruaridh Thow; Peter Harris; Joy Conway; Richard Collier Journal: BMJ Open Date: 2020-05-20 Impact factor: 2.692
Authors: Wezila Gonçalves do Nascimento; Severina Alice da Costa Uchôa; Ardigleusa Alves Coêlho; Francisco de Sales Clementino; Maria Valéria Beserra Cosme; Rayone Bastos Rosa; Isabel Cristina Araújo Brandão; Claudia Santos Martiniano Journal: Rev Lat Am Enfermagem Date: 2018-10-25