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Will the minimum become an optimum? PREPP: mandatory study leave for nurses.

A Shuttleworth

    Professional Nurse (London, England)
    |March 1, 1991
    PubMed
    Summary

    This article discusses the recommendation for nurses to undertake five days of study leave every three years. It aims to highlight key issues for practitioners to consider before responding to the UKCC.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Education
    • Professional Development

    Background:

    • The UKCC (United Kingdom Central Council for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting) has proposed new guidelines.
    • These guidelines include a mandatory study leave requirement for registered nurses.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the implications of the proposed five-day study leave recommendation for nurses.
    • To stimulate critical thinking among practitioners regarding continuing professional development requirements.

    Main Methods:

    • This article is the first in a series analyzing issues surrounding the PREPP (Post-Registration Education and Practice Project).
    • It involves a critical review of the study leave recommendation.

    Main Results:

    • The recommendation suggests a minimum of five days of study leave every three years for nurses.
    • The article frames this as an issue requiring practitioner consideration.

    Conclusions:

    • Practitioners need to carefully consider the proposed study leave policy.
    • Further discussion is needed to inform responses to the UKCC regarding PREPP.

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