Competency for nursing practice

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• This article discusses the report of the United Kingdom Central Council for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting (UKCC) Commission that was published in 1999. • Problems identified with the previous Project 2000 model of diploma‐level nursing programmes are identified, including student criticisms of placement arrangements and the existence of both theory–practice and practice–theory gaps. • The UKCC Commission’s recommendations for curricular revision are discussed, particularly in relation to clinical competence and how this should be defined and measured. • The implications for who should supervise and assess students in clinical practice are also explored. • The importance of preparing and assessing students for holistic individualized care which respects patients’ own beliefs, values and culture is emphasized.

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