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Introduction

• The Professional Development and Recognition Programme recognises nurses who have developed their practice to competent (level 2) and beyond.
   
• The programme encourages and values nurses who can provide care that meets the needs of the patient/client.
   
• The Programme is a framework which provides structured support, learning and feedback to assist nurses to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to provide safe effective patient/client care.

Aims

The aims of Counties Manukau District Health Board’s Professional Development & Recognition Programme for nurses are to:

• Assessing competency in nursing care

• Validate levels of practice

• Promote quality nursing care

• Promote effective evidence-based nursing care

• Celebrate caring people

• Establish a fair and transparent process