About this programme

This unit is open to Registered Nurses working in Wales in any sector including NHS or independent health and social care.

This unit provides registered nurses with the knowledge and skills to become professional nurse advocates (PNAs), supporting colleagues through restorative clinical supervision (RCS) and embedding the Advocacy and Supervision Framework (A-EQUIP) within healthcare settings. The programme equips nurses to enhance staff well-being, improve patient care, and drive quality improvement initiatives.

This unit will be delivered online over several months with 10 taught days. 

In addition to the taught sessions, there will be self-directed learning, and assessments which must be completed and passed, to receive a certificate of completion. Successful completion of the unit will gain you 20 credits at Level 7, accredited by Agored Cymru.

Learning outcomes

1. Understand the Professional Nurse Advocate (PNA) role.
2. Be able to apply the Advocacy and Supervision Framework (A-EQUIP) model.
3. Be able to deliver restorative clinical supervision (RCS) in nursing teams.
4. Be able to demonstrate leadership and advocacy skills.
5. Be able to implement quality improvement.
6. Be able to reflect on personal and professional growth.

For more information about the unit see: Agored Cymru Professional Nurse Advocate unit description

Who is this programme suitable for?

Participants will either need to be based in Wales or work in Wales.

This unit is open to Registered Nurses, who hold current registration with the NMC, working in any sector, including NHS or independent health and social care.

This programme is open to both members and non-members.

On successful completion of the programme you will gain 20 academic credits at Level 7. 

Technology access:

All applicants will need access to a laptop or tablet with camera and microphone capability. A mobile phone will not be suitable.

Mode of delivery

This unit will be delivered online, over 10 days, on the following dates:

• Day 1 – Thursday 4 March 2027
• Day 2 – Thursday 18 March 2027
• Day 3 – Thursday 8 April 2027
• Day 4 – Thursday 22 April 2027
• Day 5 – Thursday 6 May 2027
  Day 6 – Thursday 20 May 2027
• Day 7 – Thursday 10 June 2027
• Day 8 – Thursday 24 June 2027
• Day 9 – Thursday 8 July 2027
• Day 10 – Thursday 15 July 2027

In addition to the taught sessions, there will be self-directed learning, and assessments which must be completed and passed, to receive a certificate of completion.

Cost

£833.33 plus VAT per person (£1000 inc. VAT)

How to book

The next course starting March 2027 is now open for bookings at:  RCN Professional Nurse Advocate programme, March 2027