Review article
https://doi.org/10.65241/wh.8.1.8
Mapping competencies for specialist nurses in Europe: A scoping review protocol
Biljana Filipović
; Department of Nursing, University of Applied Health Sciences, Zagreb, Croatia
Tihana Gašpert
orcid.org/0000-0002-0983-1551
; Education and Scientific Committee, European Specialist nurses Organisation, Arnhem, Netherland
*
Adriano Friganović
; Department of Nursing, University of Applied Health Sciences, Zagreb, Croatia
Alessandro Stievano
; Education and Scientific Committee, European Specialist nurses Organisation, Arnhem, Netherland
Vedrana Vejzović
; Department of Care Science, Faculty of Health and Society, Malmo University, Sweden
* Corresponding author.
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
Hrčak ID:
337874
URI
Publication date:
30.10.2025.
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