The knowledge and skills required of advanced level practitioners for accreditation and safe practice

Abstract

Ti t l eTh e k n o wl e d g e a n d s kills r e q ui r e d of a dv a n c e d lev el p r a c ti tio n e r s fo r a c c r e di t a tio n a n d s af e p r a c ti c e A u t h o r s Glos t er, AS a n d Lei g h, JA

An evaluation of the roles of adult and paediatric endocrine nurses in the UK

“…An evaluation of the roles and job satisfaction of adult and paediatric endocrine nurses in the UK However, it has been highlighted that further research needs to be undertaken to evaluate the learning needs and support required (Gloster and Leigh, 2021). Nurses running their own nurse-led clinics and undertaking dynamic function tests are operating at such a level, and that focus is needed in organisational planning and correct AfC banding.…”

Developing a pre-course workbook for advanced practice students in the UK

“…The 1986 Cumberledge report (DHSS 1986) promoted expansion of NP roles in primary care and with ensuing support from Government, it was in the 1990's that NPs became more evident in the UK. However, as there is no regulatory body or Government led initiative to protect the title, local variances have proliferated (Rogers &Gloster 2020 andGloster &Leigh 2021).…”