title: Professional development for registered nurses.
abstract: There is increasing recognition that health professionals should engage in continuing professional development and lifelong learning. In addition, planned changes to pre-registration nurse education mean that many registered nurses are considering, or will consider, further academic study. This article aims to demystify academic terminology and provide practical guidance on preparing for and accessing higher education.
authors.affiliation: Leeds Metropolitan University, Leeds. d.e.casey@leedsmet.ac.uk
authors.forename: Deborah
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Casey
authors.forename: Liz
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Clark
mesh_terms: D002568:Certification / Q000458:organization & administration; D004282:Documentation; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004510:Education, Nursing, Diploma Programs / Q000458:organization & administration; D004511:Education, Nursing, Graduate / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D008008:Licensure, Nursing; D037141:Mandatory Programs / Q000458:organization & administration; D011361:Professional Competence; D013192:Staff Development / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006113:United Kingdom