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European Specialist Nurses Organisation

ESNO

The goal of European Specialist Nurses Organisations (ESNO) is to facilitate and provide an effective framework for communication and co-operation between the European Specialist Nurses Organisation and its constituent members in order to represent the mutual interests and benefits of these organisations to the wider European community, for the interest of the public health.

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Response to European Quality Assurance and Recognition System

25 Jan 2024

This proposal is on behalf of the ESNO member: European Dialysis and Transplant Nurses Association/European Renal Care Association (EDTNA/ERCA) "Proposal for Joint European Degree Nursing Education. Impact in Nephrology Nursing specialty" As nursing leaders dedicated to advancing nephrology nursing education and training in Europe, the European Dialysis and Transplant Nurses Association/European Renal Care Association (EDTNA/ERCA), would like to bring forth a proposal that we believe will significantly contribute to the enhancement of nephrology nursing education and training for the benefit of the profession of nursing. Background: Nephrology nurses have a central role in providing comprehensive care to individuals and their families with renal conditions. Additionally, nephrology nurses play a significant role in primary prevention activities aimed at minimizing the impact of renal dysfunction. This highlights the central role of nephrology nurses as part of the wider healthcare team within primary care where the focus is prevention of chronic kidney disease as well as ongoing management of chronic kidney disease at the community level. As the complexity of nephrology nursing continues to evolve, there is a growing need for standardized education and training across Europe. A Joint European Degree Nursing would serve as a unifying force, promoting both consistency and excellence in education and training. Rationale: 1. Standardization of Education: A joint degree program will establish a standardized curriculum, ensuring that nephrology nursing professionals across Europe receive a comprehensive and uniform education. 2. Enhanced Professionalism: A joint degree would contribute to the professionalization of nephrology nursing by aligning education with international best practice clinical standards. This has the potential elevate the status of nephrology nurses and foster both a sense of professional identity as well as impact on recruitment and retention. 3. Cross-Border Collaboration: Collaboration among European academic and practice institutions will facilitate the sharing of best practices, resources, and research amongst students as well as academics. This exchange will enrich the learning experience and improve the quality of nephrology nursing education as well as strengthen collaboration in areas of joint research. 4. Mobility and Recognition: Graduates of a joint European degree program will benefit from increased mobility, as their qualifications will be recognized uniformly across participating countries. This recognition will be particularly valuable in a field as highly specialized as nephrology nursing. Implementation: Further reading >>>See attachment Contact person Anastasia Liossatou RN, Dip(Edu), MSc (Nurs), PhD(c) EDTNA/ERCA Executive Committee Member Publications Coordinator www.edtnaerca.org anastasia.liossatou@edtnaerca.org
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