Regulation of advanced practice in nursing and midwifery

Nurses and midwives are increasingly taking on more complex, autonomous and expert roles – commonly referred to as ‘advanced practice’. However, the application of this title and role type varies hugely and this area of practice is not currently regulated in the same way as other professional groups. With expectations and scale of the advanced practice role evolving at pace, the Nursing and Midwifery Council committed to a comprehensive review of advanced nurse practice, commissioning the Nuffield Trust to provide an independent view on the risks and benefits of professionally regulating this area of care. More….

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