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Society for Endocrinology Competency Framework for Adult Endocrine Nursing: 2nd edition
Veronica Kieffer1, Kate Davies2, Christine Gibson2
1University Hospitals of Leicester NHS TrustDepartment of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester, LE1 5WW, UKGreat Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS TrustLondon, UKCentral Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustManchester, UKNHS GrampianAberdeen, UKPortsmouth Hospitals NHS TrustPortsmouth, UKSalford Royal Hospitals Foundation TrustSalford, UKHeart of England NHS Foundation TrustBirmingham, UKThe London ClinicLondon, UK nikki.kieffer@uhl-tr.nhs.uk.
Abstract:
This competency framework was developed by a working group of endocrine specialist nurses with the support of the Society for Endocrinology to enhance the clinical care that adults with an endocrine disorder receive. Nurses should be able to demonstrate that they are functioning at an optimal level in order for patients to receive appropriate care. By formulating a competency framework from which an adult endocrine nurse specialist can work, it is envisaged that their development as professional practitioners can be enhanced. This is the second edition of the Competency Framework for Adult Endocrine Nursing. It introduces four new competencies on benign adrenal tumours, hypo- and hyperparathyroidism, osteoporosis and polycystic ovary syndrome. The authors and the Society for Endocrinology welcome constructive feedback on the document, both nationally and internationally, in anticipation that further developments and ideas can be incorporated into future versions.
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