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Emily Wood1, Rachel King1, Steve Robertson1,2,3
1Health Sciences School, Division of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK.
Journal of Nursing Management
|June 6, 2020
Summary
Advanced Practice Nurses in the UK experience significant pay disparities unrelated to their job titles. While well-being is comparable to the general population, high work-related stress warrants further investigation.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Management
- Professional Development
Background:
- Advanced nursing practice in the UK lacks formal regulation.
- This has resulted in varied roles, autonomy, and support for advanced nurses.
- Concerns exist regarding the consistency and standards of advanced nursing practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish a UK-wide cohort of Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs).
- To gather data on APN demographics, work experiences, and well-being.
- To identify disparities in the advanced nursing profession.
Main Methods:
- Recruitment of APNs through universities, professional organizations, and social media.
- Administration of an initial questionnaire covering background, workplace, experiences, credentialing, and well-being.
- Cohort established with 143 nurses, 86 completing the survey.
Main Results:
- Over 40 distinct job titles were reported across five pay bands.
- No correlation was found between job title and pay band (p=0.988).
- APNs reported high work-related stress (44.2%) compared to the NHS average (37.9%), though overall well-being was similar to the general population.
Conclusions:
- Significant pay disparities exist among APNs, not reflected in their titles or work settings.
- Elevated levels of work-related stress among APNs require further in-depth study.
- Organizational leaders should review APN roles, compensation, and support against national standards.
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