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NVQs and practice assessment in a pre-registration course
Teresa Lombardi1, Jane Lovegrove, Deborah Hatfield
1Institute of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Brighton, East Sussex. t.lombardi@brighton.ac.uk
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|April 9, 2004
Summary
The University of Brighton uses National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) standards for nursing practice assessment. This initiative supports flexible nurse education with recognized qualifications for entry and exit.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Workforce Development
Background:
- Government policy 'Making a Difference' (DoH 1999) emphasized strategic nursing intentions.
- Need for flexible nurse education pathways to meet evolving healthcare demands.
Purpose of the Study:
- To implement National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) standards in pre-registration nursing.
- To facilitate practice assessment during the common foundation year.
- To create flexible 'step on' and 'step off' points in nurse education.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) standards for assessment.
- Integrating NVQ standards into the common foundation year of the nursing diploma.
- Aligning educational practices with government requirements for flexibility.
Main Results:
- Successful application of NVQ standards for assessing nursing practice.
- Establishment of a recognized qualification for flexible entry and exit in nursing programs.
- Facilitation of a more adaptable nurse education model.
Conclusions:
- The NVQ framework effectively supports flexible nurse education.
- This approach meets government objectives for a responsive nursing workforce.
- Recognized qualifications enhance the accessibility and adaptability of nursing training.