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The implications of NVQs for nursing
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|January 2, 1993
Summary
National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) were widely available by 1992, impacting the National Health Service. Nursing education and practice needed to address the significance of these new vocational standards.
Area of Science:
- Vocational Education and Training
- Healthcare Workforce Development
Background:
- By December 1992, almost 900 National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) were established, covering 80% of the workforce.
- The National Health Service (NHS), a major employer, faces significant implications from these vocational standards.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the implications of National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) for the nursing profession.
- To examine the significance of NVQs from practice, management, and education perspectives within nursing.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature and policy documents related to NVQs and nursing.
- Analysis of implications from practice, management, and educational viewpoints.
Main Results:
- Nursing appeared slow to recognize the importance of NVQs.
- Significant challenges and opportunities exist for integrating NVQs into nursing.
Conclusions:
- There is a need for nursing to actively engage with and implement National Vocational Qualifications.
- Addressing NVQ significance is crucial for nursing practice, management, and education to align with workforce standards.