title: Career pathways in research: clinical practice.
abstract: This article, the first in a five-part series on career pathways, discusses the facility for nurses to develop their clinical expertise to consultant level, which is an exciting development on the career pathway for nurses in clinical practice. The introduction of consultant nurses has re-emphasised the need for experienced leadership in research and practice development in clinical settings.
authors.forename: K J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Foxcroft
mesh_terms: D002322:Career Mobility; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards; D015400:Clinical Nursing Research / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003253:Consultants; D003479:Curriculum; D004511:Education, Nursing, Graduate / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D007586:Job Application; D009720:Nurse Clinicians / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009722:Nurse Practitioners / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D024802:Nurse's Role; D012456:Salaries and Fringe Benefits