Authors
- Biljana Filipovic, Department of Nursing, University of Applied Health Sciences, Zagreb, Croatia; Faculty of Health Studies, University of Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia; Education and Scientific Committee, European Specialist Nurses Organisation, Arnhem, Netherlands
- Tihana Gaspert, Education and Scientific Committee, European Specialist Nurses Organisation, Arnhem, Netherlands; Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Maribor, Slovenia
- Adriano Friganovic, Department of Nursing, University of Applied Health Sciences, Zagreb, Croatia; Faculty of Health Studies, University of Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia; Education and Scientific Committee, European Specialist Nurses Organisation, Arnhem, Netherlands
- Alessandro Stievano, Education and Scientific Committee, European Specialist Nurses Organisation, Arnhem, Netherlands; Centre of Excellence for Nursing Scholarship OPI, Rome, Italy
- Vedrana Vejzovic, Education and Scientific Committee, European Specialist Nurses Organisation, Arnhem, Netherlands; Department of Care Science, Faculty of Health and Society, Malmö University, Sweden
DOI
https://doi.org/10.65241/wh.8.1.8
Article type:
Review
Abstract:
Background:
Harmonizing specialist nursing competences across Europe has become increasingly important due to the growing reliance on specialist nurses, particularly in regions facing shortages of medical professionals. This reliance reflects a trend towards specialized care to address diverse and complex healthcare challenges. The aim of this study is to systematically map and synthesize existing literature and frameworks on specialist nurse competencies in Europe, while identifying gaps and opportunities for harmonization.
Methods:
This scoping review follows the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology and is reported in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) guidelines, including the flow diagram.
Keywords:
Competency mapping, specialist nurses,nursing competencies, advanced nursing practice, professional standards, Europe, European Union.