title: The development of a system for accrediting prior learning of nurses.
abstract: This paper chronicles the experience of applying an action research methodology to a research project which developed systems and procedures for the accreditation of prior learning in the context of nursing education. Structures and methods adopted in implementing this approach are outlined; the outcomes, issues and recommendations are discussed.
authors.affiliation: University of Ulster at Jordanstown, Belfast, Ireland, UK.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Mulholland
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Leith
mesh_terms: D000068:Accreditation / Q000379:methods*; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards*; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate; D004518:Education, Professional, Retraining; D006302:Health Services Research; D006801:Humans; D017145:Models, Educational; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D016730:Program Development; D006113:United Kingdom