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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Healthcare Workforce Development
  • European Higher Education

Background:

  • Quality nursing education relies on excellent nurse educators, but preparation standards are fragmented across Europe.
  • This lack of unified standards may compromise nursing education quality and patient care, exacerbated by workforce shortages.
  • Harmonizing nurse educator competencies is essential for equitable, high-quality nursing education and patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose recommendations for harmonizing nurse educator education programs across Europe.
  • To establish minimum requirements and shared competencies for nurse educators.
  • To address the pressing issue of workforce shortages and ensure quality patient care.

Main Methods:

  • A literature review and research study were conducted.
  • An accredited 30 ECTS nurse educator program was designed and piloted.
  • Recommendations were developed through extensive discussion and expert external review.

Main Results:

  • A set of recommendations spanning five key domains for nurse educator education.
  • Recommendations cover qualifications, continuous professional development, occupational wellbeing, an Observatory Body, and a European Academy.
  • The project involved a consortium of university partners from six European countries.

Conclusions:

  • Harmonizing nurse educator qualifications and competencies is vital for improving nursing education parity across Europe.
  • Implementing these recommendations can enhance the quality of nursing care delivery.
  • Urgent action is needed from universities, employers, and policymakers to invest in nurse educators and safeguard patient care.