The work of a clinical nurse educator explained
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The work of a clinical nurse educator explained

Vanda Carter Programme manager for the school of health, education, policing and sciences, Staffordshire University and deputy chair of the Clinical Nurse Educator Network
Kathryn Tolfree Head of the education academy, Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust and chair of the Clinical Nurse Educator Network
Finn Tysoe Divisional lead for practice development and education, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and steering committee member of the Clinical Nurse Educator Network

Clinical nurse educators help develop the nursing workforce by blending clinical expertise with academic roles

Clinical nurse educator (CNE) is an exciting and emerging role, with a diverse and rewarding career pathway that reflects the complexity of health and social care. A CNE is a specialist, enhanced or advanced practitioner responsible for preserving and sharing the skills and expertise necessary for the healthcare workforce to develop and deliver excellence across a wide variety of settings.

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