Admiral Nurse Practice Standards Framework

What is the Admiral Nurse Practice Standards Framework?

The Admiral Nurse Practice Standards Framework outlines the core standards required of dementia specialist Admiral Nurses, mapped to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Specialist Practice Standards. It supports the holistic development of specialist nursing professionals dedicated to improving the quality of life for people living with dementia, their carers and family members. It also ensures continuous professional development and adherence to the highest standards of dementia care.

The Admiral Nurse Practice Standards reflect the specialist knowledge, skills and attributes required by Admiral Nurses working in dementia care settings. The framework provides a comprehensive guide, ensuring that Admiral Nurses possess the necessary specialist skills and knowledge to deliver high-quality, person-centred dementia care across various settings.

How the Admiral Nurse Practice Standards Framework is used

Admiral Nurses demonstrate their level of practice against each standard, where role-appropriate, using evidenced examples. The gold standard for the use of the Practice Standards includes incorporation of discussions at annual appraisals and evidencing specialist nurse activity as part of professional revalidation. They are also used to support objective-setting and outline areas for professional development.

Overview of the Admiral Nurse Practice Standards

The framework is organised into seven domains, each containing specific standards and detailed descriptions:

1. Being an accountable, autonomous professional and partner in care: Admiral Nursing
2. Leading and supporting teams
3. Providing education and raising awareness in dementia care
4. Providing and evaluating evidence-based practice
5. Communication and building relationships
6. Continually improving: personal and professional development
7. Leading improvements in safety and quality of care