title: Implementing a staff nurse development programme.
abstract: A project was undertaken to implement a staff nurse development programme that was transferable across the Black Country, and which would assure the development of a competent and confident practitioner. This consisted of a core set of competencies, supported by effective supervision, performance management and personal development planning.
authors.forename: Carol
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ward
authors.forename: Dianne
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Whitfield
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D004521:Educational Measurement / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000193:education*; D016730:Program Development / Q000379:methods*; D015397:Program Evaluation; D013192:Staff Development / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006113:United Kingdom