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Should aspiring consultant nurses follow a medical training programme?
1Emergency Department, Bristol Royal Infirmary, Bristol BS2 8HW, United Kingdom. Rebecca.Hoskins@uwe.ac.uk
International Emergency Nursing
|June 4, 2008
Summary
Current consultant nurses believe a medical model and interprofessional university programs are essential for preparing new consultant nurses. Further development of a national preparation program is recommended for this advanced nursing role.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Advanced Practice Nursing
- Healthcare Leadership
Background:
- The consultant nurse role was introduced to enhance patient outcomes and improve care quality.
- Limited guidance existed regarding the necessary preparation for this novel and innovative professional role.
- The introduction of consultant nurses aimed to be a significant advancement in healthcare delivery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the perceived educational requirements for aspiring consultant nurses.
- To assess the adequacy of current educational preparation for the consultant nurse role.
- To gather insights from experienced consultant nurses on essential training components.
Main Methods:
- A national survey was conducted among a specialized group.
- The survey targeted the Department of Health Consultant Nurse Emergency Care group.
- The study included 18 participants from this expert group.
Main Results:
- Emerging themes indicated a preference for a medical model of educational preparation.
- Participants supported the development of a national preparation program for consultant nurses.
- A majority favored the existing medical model and endorsed interprofessional university programs.
Conclusions:
- A nationally recognized preparation program for consultant nurses needs further development.
- The findings highlight the need for structured educational pathways for advanced nursing roles.
- Continued work is essential to establish robust training for consultant nurses.
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