ALNP Credentialing
Recognising advanced level practice in nursing
Important notice:
The 快猫视频 is stopping credentialing of advanced nursing practice. From 27 June 2025, we will no longer accept new applications or offer invitations to renew a credential to anyone listed on the 快猫视频 ALNP directory.
Why has the 快猫视频 made this decision?
For over a decade the 快猫视频 has been leading the development on advanced nursing practice standards. The aim, which has been successful, was to reduce variation which protects the public, whilst continuing to lobby the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for a formal regulatory system.
Following a thorough , the NMC has now committed to regulating advanced level nurses. The NMC published their principles for advanced practice on 10 June. You can read more here
The 快猫视频 is working closely with the NMC as they plan and operationalise this regulatory reform. Given this change, we have taken the decision to stop 快猫视频 future credentialing of advanced nursing practice.
Please check the FAQs for further information.
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Credentialing FAQs
The 快猫视频 commenced the credentialing programme to recognise advanced level practice and reduce variation which protects the public, whilst continuing to lobby for a formal regulatory system.
Now this work is in progress we are working closely with the NMC as they plan and operationalise additional regulation and this is expected to include recognition of experienced advanced level nurses. We have therefore, taken the decision to stop 快猫视频 credentialing of advanced nursing practice.
We appreciate that in this time of awaiting standards to be set and regulation to be implemented options may be limited to formally recognise your advanced level nursing qualifications and experience. Some countries do have systems in place that may be useful in the interim:
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Revalidation: if your revalidation is due then a good strategy is to use the 快猫视频’s Professional Development Framework to demonstrate that you meet the UK standards for advanced level nursing (or consultant if applicable). 快猫视频 Professional Development Framework Advanced Level Nursing | Publications | 快猫视频
Mapping your current qualifications and experience to the programme could help (especially if you have a master’s already) and discussing this with your employer. In England, there is the supported portfolio to consider. The NMC have said they are committed to developing a transitional process which recognises experienced advanced nurse practitioners. We continue to work closely with the NMC as this work progresses.
Read the NMC Principles for advanced practice:
If your revalidation is due, then a good strategy is to use the 快猫视频’s Professional Development Framework to demonstrate that you meet the UK standards for advanced level nursing (or consultant if applicable). We would also suggest keeping a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate this too. 快猫视频 Professional Development Framework Advanced Level Nursing | Publications | 快猫视频
Yes, we aim to keep this open until 1 November 2028, and you will stay on this until your three years lapses. This may change when the NMC regulation begins. We will continue to discuss with the NMC as this progresses including options regarding credentialed nurses.
We have updated the 快猫视频 definition and standards for advanced level nursing as well as other levels: Levels of nursing | 快猫视频 .
快猫视频 Learn can offer a wide range of resources and courses including those related to clinical, leadership, education and research.
You are also able and encouraged to attend our annual ANP Forum conference and join our 快猫视频 ANP Forum.
At this stage we have no plans for reintroducing credentialing, as the NMC as the professional regulator proceeds with its plans. We will continue to work closely with the NMC as this work progresses.
A strong 快猫视频 ANP Forum with over 11,000 members
Levels of nursing | 快猫视频
Working with the NMC and representing nurses practising at this level across all pillars.
PhD research related to reducing the variation of advanced level nursing across the continent of Europe. The 快猫视频 leads a related working group.
This is a virtual certificate, a ‘stamp in time’ and this is currently being used in England to recognise completing an accredited advanced level practice HEI master’s course or successful completion of a supported portfolio. Currently the 快猫视频 does not have any digital badges. You do not need to have a digital badge to prove you are working at advanced level of practice.
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Currently no, however revalidation is applicable. We will be encouraging the NMC to consider advance practice in their revalidation review, which is scheduled to start in 2025.
The NMC are currently developing approaches to additional regulation of advanced level practice and the 快猫视频 has set out standards: 快猫视频 Professional Development Framework Advanced Level Nursing | Publications | 快猫视频
Please contact 快猫视频D who can arrange relevant support including representation at your workplace if required: Contact the advice centre | 快猫视频
No, once your credential expires, you will drop off the 快猫视频 ALNP Directory.
We have been working closely with the NMC on the future of this programme. We completely understand timing could affect different groups at different times. We also wanted to avoid communicating an announcement with little information alongside.
We chose this date as the best date to communicate as widely as possible with as much information as possible. We apologise for any concern this has caused.
This will be considered by the NMC, and they will provide this information when possible.
NMC position
And their Principles for advance practice in .
Contact us
For queries related specifically to advanced nursing practice, please contact: advancednursingpracticequeries@rcn.org.uk
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