A CONSULTATION has been launched on proposals to radically overhaul nursing education.
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is seeking views on a review of the standards that trained nurses will need to meet before they can work as a registered nurse.
These views will help to shape what nursing will look like in 2030.
Jackie Smith, NMC chief executive and registrar, said: “The health and care landscape is changing at an unprecedented rate and nurses are being asked to undertake more complex roles than ever before.
“In the coming years, many thousands of nurses will join our register, delivering care to millions of people. Our standards must ensure that they are able to work in ways that are not only fit for today, but also for the future.
“The vital role that the nurse plays touches all of us in society. That’s why we not only want to hear from those within the health and care sector but also from the public, who will have a key role to play in telling us what they want from the nurse of the future.”
The NMC’s consultation runs until September 12. Anyone can join in on social media using #nurse2030.
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