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Best practice competencies and capabilities for pre-registration mental health nurses in England: The Chief Nursing Officer's review of mental health nursing

  • Document type:
    Best practice guidance
  • Author:
    Department of Health
  • Published date:
    20 April 2006
  • Primary audience:
    Professionals
  • Product number:
    274741
  • Gateway reference:
    6318
  • Pages:
    40
  • Copyright holder:
    Yes

This document identifies the competencies and capabilities, including knowledge and performance criteria, essential for mental health nurses at the point of registration.

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