Project 2000: a review of published research

The findings of research into the implementation of the Project 2000 reforms of nurse education in England and Wales are reviewed in this paper. The work of nine research teams who have published their findings between 1990 and 1994 is reviewed. Following a brief summary of the major Project 2000 recommendations, the findings of the various research teams are presented. Both successes and difficulties in implementing Project 2000 are highlighted. The findings are discussed in the light of the original Project 2000 proposals, and it is concluded that, notwithstanding 'teething' difficulties, the Project 2000 reforms are proving workable in practice.