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A Computerized Functional Skills Assessment and Training Program Targeting Technology Based Everyday Functional Skills
Published on: February 13, 2020
Two levels of practice: meeting professional or workforce needs.
Diane Cockayne1, Grace Davis, Lynn Kenyon
1Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield. L.Kneyon@shu.ac.uk
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|March 30, 2007
Summary
Project 2000 elevated nursing education to university standards. This article explores the necessary training and education levels for nurses to be fit for practice, moving beyond historical workforce solutions.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Professional Training
Background:
- Historically, nursing workforce needs were met by adjusting entry requirements and recruiting internationally.
- Project 2000 aimed to elevate nursing education to par with other university-based healthcare professions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the required levels of training and education for nurses.
- To determine fitness for practice in the nursing profession.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of nursing education standards.
- Analysis of historical workforce strategies.
- Examination of current training requirements.
Main Results:
- Project 2000 significantly impacted the perceived stature of nursing education.
- Discussion on the adequacy of current training to meet practice demands.
- Identification of key educational components for nursing competency.
Conclusions:
- The level of nursing education is crucial for ensuring practitioners are fit for practice.
- Adapting training standards is essential for meeting evolving healthcare needs.
- Further examination of specific educational outcomes is warranted.
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