New horizons: Developing the novice infection control nurse through work-based learning and the new professional core competencies

King, D; Meyers, D; Tew, L; Moore, Lesley

Abstract

This article aims to provide the reader with an example of using the professional core competencies for infection control nurses, together with the self-assessment tool, to provide a framework for the development of a trainee infection control nurse using the opportunities for work-based learning that present themselves as an integral part of this clinical nurse specialist role. The development of the competencies, the educational context and the practical application of this model are described.

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Aug 1, 2002
• Journal: British Journal of Infection Control
• Print ISSN: 1469-0446
• Peer Reviewed: Not Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 3
• Issue: 4
• Pages: 16-20
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/175717740200300406
• Keywords: professional competencies, work-based learning, infection control
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1077006
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/175717740200300406