National Review of Nursing Education 2002: our duty of care
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The Review sought to make recommendations on models of nurse education and training, the types of skills and knowledge required, and mechanisms for attracting new recruits to nursing and encouraging the commitment to lifelong learning of those already engaged in nursing.
Abstract
The National Review of Nursing Education 2002 was initiated in April 2001 to examine the future nursing educational needs of the health, community and aged care system in Australia and to provide advice on appropriate education policy and funding frameworks. The terms of reference included initial registered nurse preparation, enrolled nurse education, education for specialisation, continuing education and the relationship of nursing with other groups in the health workforce. The Review examined the effectiveness of current arrangements for the education and training of nurses, labour market factors affecting the employment of nurses and the choice of nursing as an occupation, and the key factors driving the demand for, and supply of, nursing education and training. The Review sought to make recommendations on models of nurse education and training, the types of skills and knowledge required, and mechanisms for attracting new recruits to nursing and encouraging the commitment to lifelong learning of those already engaged in nursing. The Review commissioned a wide range of research and six literature reviews. This final report contains the summary and recommendations from the Review and the supporting arguments for the recommendations. It is organised into the following sections: Introduction; Summary; Overview of strategies and recommendations: (1) Australian healthcare context; (2) nursing education and practice today; (3) Australian nursing - the future; (4) emerging models of care; (5) an integrated national strategic direction; (6) nursing careers; (7) education and training; (8) organising and planning nursing work; (9) conclusion. Several attachments and tables containing additional related information are included.