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Promoting scope of professional practice in a large organisation
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|October 20, 1998
Summary
The UKCC's Scope of Professional Practice document offers nurses new opportunities. Workshops were conducted to help nurses understand and apply these principles in their daily work.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Professional Practice
Background:
- The United Kingdom Central Council (UKCC) introduced the Scope of Professional Practice document.
- Nurses face challenges integrating the document's principles into their daily responsibilities.
- There is a need to bridge the gap between policy and practical nursing application.
Purpose of the Study:
- To increase nurses' awareness of the UKCC's Scope of Professional Practice.
- To facilitate the application of the Scope of Professional Practice in everyday nursing.
Main Methods:
- Workshops were organized within a large teaching hospital trust.
- Educational sessions focused on the UKCC's Scope of Professional Practice.
Main Results:
- Increased nurse awareness regarding the Scope of Professional Practice.
- Improved understanding of how to implement the document's guidelines.
Conclusions:
- Targeted educational interventions, such as workshops, can enhance nurses' understanding and application of professional practice guidelines.
- Addressing practical challenges is key to maximizing the impact of policy documents in nursing.