title: Flexible model of work-based learning boosts development.
abstract: I was interested to read your news story, 'Nurses miss out on essential training due to staff shortages' (January 5). As director of the Open University-RCN strategic alliance I would emphasise the importance of investing in continuing professional development (CPD), particularly in times of change and service redesign.
authors.forename: Elisabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Clark