Standards of Practice

ACCYPN Standards of Practice for Children and Young People’s Nurses (2016) – Download Standards

The Standards describe the competent level of child and young person’s nursing care and the desired level of performance against which actual clinical performance can be measured. The Standards can be used by individuals to evaluate their own practice, and used by employers as a framework for developing clinical performance assessment tools. The Standards hold us accountable for our clinical practice, and for our continued competence, which is essential to maintaining the trust and respect of those for whom we care and the wider community.

The Standards are free to download.

The Development of Standards of Practice for Children and Young People’s Nurses – Download Report

This report outlines the process and methodology used to develop the standards.

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