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Post Registration Development : A Framework for planning, commissioning and delivering learning beyond registration for nurses and midwives

This report for consultation is a product of the Nursing Task Group of the Strategic Learning and Advisory Group for Health and Social Care, chaired by the Chief Nursing Officer for England, Sarah Mullally.

The report presents detailed findings on the current approach to the education and development of nurses and midwives beyond registration and makes recommendations on how these should be strengthened. The consultation report gives particular regard to terminology, levels of practice, the need or otherwise for accreditation and or regulation and opportunities for shared learning with other professions.

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