title: Education in practice: the United Kingdom experience.
abstract: Health care leaders, government agencies, and professional nursing associations all understand that rethinking existing delivery strategies is part of the strategic approach to workforce planning. In the United Kingdom, the demand for nurses is great and the supply inadequate. The potential for a public health crisis is challenging the way the United Kingdom educates and positions nurses within the health care industry. This article reviews past efforts and current strategies in workforce characteristics, age, educational mix, competencies, career goals, and future plans to ensure adequate nurses to care for the health needs of the people residing in the United Kingdom. The activities of the National Association of Theatre Nurses in promoting dialogue around this issue and fostering collaborative initiatives are presented in a framework of efforts designed to benefit all.
authors.affiliation: National Association of Theatre Nurses, Harrogate, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Woodhead
mesh_terms: D003162:Competency-Based Education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000458:organization & administration*; D018166:Health Care Reform / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D020380:Needs Assessment; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D013527:Perioperative Nursing / Q000193:education* / Q000458:organization & administration; D012956:Societies, Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration; D013222:State Medicine / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006113:United Kingdom