The management of advanced practitioner preparation: a work-based challenge

Livesley, Joan; Waters, Karen; Tarbuck, Paul

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2834.2009.00967.x

Cited by 14 publications

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“…This supports the results of a survey of critical care pharmacists by Warin et al [10] and is typical of other health-care professionals [20,21,22]. Work-based learning was facilitated by two different communities of practices, critical care and pharmacy.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 85%

How Do Pharmacists Develop into Advanced Level Practitioners? Learning from the Experiences of Critical Care Pharmacists

2017

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The national UK standards for critical care highlight the need for clinical pharmacists to practise at an advanced level (equivalent to Royal Pharmaceutical Society, Great Britain, Faculty Advanced Stage II (MFRPSII)) and above. Currently the UK is unable to meet the workforce capacity requirements set out in the national standards in terms of numbers of pharmacist working at advanced level and above. The aim of this study was to identify the strategies, barriers and challenges to achieving Advanced Level Practice (ALP) by learning from the experiences of advanced level critical care pharmacists within the UK. Eight participants were recruited to complete semi-structured interviews on their views and experiences of ALP. The interviews were analysed thematically and three overarching themes were identified; support, work-based learning and reflective practice. The results of this study highlight that to increase the number of MFRPSII level practitioners within critical care support for their ALP development is required. This support involves developing face-to-face access to expert critical care pharmacists within a national training programme. Additionally, chief pharmacists need to implement drivers including in house mentorship and peer review programmes and the need to align job descriptions and appraisals to the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, Great Britain, Advanced Practice Framework (APF).

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 85%

How Do Pharmacists Develop into Advanced Level Practitioners? Learning from the Experiences of Critical Care Pharmacists

2017

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“…The survey adds to relatively small body of knowledge available on advanced level nursing in England, echoing Livesley et al . () that there is a ‘degree of confusion at policy, practice and professional levels’. Unlike much of the UK literature on APN that describes innovative approaches (Livesley et al .…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…(), Livesley et al . () and Neville and Swift () all emphasise the importance of collaborative partnerships between universities and employers, through the use of broad frameworks that allow for tailored learning programmes and work‐based learning. A number of respondents in our study made a plea for protected time to update their knowledge and skills and to complete their degrees.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Advanced level nursing in England: organisational challenges and opportunities

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Advanced level nursing in England: organisational challenges and opportunitiesAim 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.

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“…3,4 The Model The fellowship borrows from work-based learning models with combined education and service delivery [5][6][7][8][9] and experiential learning models. Strategically, the fellowship also serves as a tactic to ensure the ongoing availability of a well-prepared oncology advanced practice nursing workforce.…”

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confidence: 99%