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Advanced practitioners within the operating theatre.

Judith Tanner1

  • 1Southern Derbyshire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

British Journal of Perioperative Nursing : the Journal of the National Association of Theatre Nurses
|January 7, 2004
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The role of nurses in the operating theatre is evolving, with some practitioners recognized as advanced practitioners. Defining advanced practice is crucial for career development, salaries, and professional recognition.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Surgical Care
  • Professional Development

Background:

  • The specific role of nurses within the operating theatre setting is currently undefined.
  • The National Association of Theatre Nurses (NATN) has initiated a working group to address this definition.
  • Existing terminology labels certain theatre practices as 'advanced' or 'extended'.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the implications of defining advanced practice within the theatre nursing specialism.
  • To understand how advanced practice influences professional development pathways for theatre practitioners.
  • To examine the impact of advanced practice definitions on competency-based salaries and inter-specialty professional perception.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on advanced practice in nursing.

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  • Analysis of current terminology used in theatre nursing.
  • Discussion of potential impacts on professional structures.

    • Main Results:

    • The lack of a clear definition for advanced nursing practice in theatre creates ambiguity.
    • Emerging descriptions of 'advanced practitioners' and 'advanced/extended practice' are noted.
    • The definition of advanced practice has significant consequences for practitioners.

    Conclusions:

    • A clear definition of advanced practice is needed for theatre nurses.
    • Defining advanced practice impacts career progression, remuneration, and professional standing.
    • Further clarification is required to support the professional growth of theatre practitioners.