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Development and delivery of the trainee nursing associate pilot curriculum
Christina Roulston1, Miriam Davies1
1Lecturer, Acute Adult Care Department, Faculty of Health and Social Care, University of Chester.
British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|April 11, 2019
Summary
This article details the development of a new nursing associate curriculum, focusing on medicine management. It addresses challenges integrating this role within evolving healthcare, considering diverse stakeholder needs and regulatory uncertainties.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Policy
- Pharmacy Practice
Background:
- A new curriculum for nursing associates has been launched.
- The authors contributed to developing a medicine management module within this curriculum.
- The healthcare environment presents dynamic challenges impacting curriculum development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the development of a medicine management module for nursing associates.
- To highlight challenges faced during curriculum development, including limited regulatory guidance and diverse stakeholder needs.
- To consider the integration of the nursing associate role and its impact on healthcare skill mix.
Main Methods:
- The authors describe their involvement in curriculum design.
- Consideration of stakeholder concerns (service users, providers) was integral.
- Analysis of the evolving healthcare landscape and regulatory environment informed the process.
Main Results:
- The development process navigated limited guidance from the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
- Multiple stakeholder concerns regarding the new role, skill mix, and regulation were addressed.
- The medicine management module was designed within this complex context.
Conclusions:
- Successful curriculum development requires addressing the needs of multiple stakeholders.
- Integrating new roles like nursing associates necessitates careful planning regarding skill mix and regulation.
- Adaptability to an ever-changing healthcare environment is crucial for educational initiatives.
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