Professional Nurse Advocate programme
Level 7, 20 credit unit - accredited by Agored Cymru
16 Apr 2026, 10:00 - 17 Sep, 16:00
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The professional nurse advocate unit is designed to support the wellbeing and professional development of nurses, leading to improved patient care and retention within the healthcare system.
Suitable for registered nurses working in any sector, including NHS or independent health and social care.
About this programme
This online programme for registered nurses equips you 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.
The programme 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. This equates to 200 hours learning time for this unit in total. Successful completion of the unit will gain you 20 credits at Level 7, accredited by Agored Cymru.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the Professional Nurse Advocate (PNA) role.
- Be able to apply the Advocacy and Supervision Framework (A-EQUIP) model.
- Be able to deliver restorative clinical supervision (RCS) in nursing teams.
- Be able to demonstrate leadership and advocacy skills.
- Be able to implement quality improvement.
- Be able to reflect on personal and professional growth.
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Who s this programme suitable for?
This unit is open to Registered Nurses, who hold current registration with the NMC. Suitable for registered nurses working in any sector, including NHS or independent health and social care. This programme is open to both members and non-members.
Participants will either need to be based in Wales or work in Wales.
Technology access: All applicants will need access to a laptop or tablet with camera and microphone capability. A mobile phone only will not be suitable.
Programme dates
This unit will be delivered online, over 10 days, on the following dates:
- Day 1 – Thursday 16 April 2026
- Day 2 – Thursday 30 April 2026
- Day 3 – Thursday 14 May 2026
- Day 4 – Thursday 28 May 2026
- Day 5 – Thursday 4 June 2026
- Day 6 – Thursday 18 June 2026
- Day 7 – Thursday 2 July 2026
- Day 8 – Thursday 16 July 2026
- Day 9 – Thursday 3 September 2026
- Day 10 – Thursday 17 September 2026
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. There is 200 hours learning time for this unit in total.
Assessment
Assessment will include a reflective portfolio and written assignment.
Assignment Submission date: 22 October 2026
Cost
£833.33 + VAT per person (£1000 inc.VAT)
How to enrol
Booking closing date for all applications and payments is Friday 3 April 2026.
You can book online via the 'Book Online' button above.
Phone bookings can be made by telephoning our RCN Events Registration team on 02920 546460 (Mon - Fri, 9.30am - 4.30pm).
You can also download and complete a booking form via the 'Download booking form' button above. Payments can be made via credit card/Maestro, invoice (purchase order required), or BACS.
To pay by invoice you must send all of the below to eventsreg@rcn.org.uk
1. A copy of the Purchase Order document from your organisation or company (we cannot process your order without it)
2. Your Finance department/accounts payable contact email address to receive an electronic copy of the invoice from us
3. A completed RCN Events Booking Form for each delegate in the booking.
Once the invoice has been raised, you will then receive confirmation of your delegate booking on the event requested. Invoices are to be paid within 30 days of the invoice being issued.
Cancellation policy:
Cancellations received up to one week before the start of the event (Thursday 9 April 2026) will be refunded, minus a £25 administration fee. No refunds can be processed after this date.
Places can be substituted with the prior knowledge and agreement of RCN Events.
Privacy policy
Your data will only be used for the purposes of managing this programme. You can find the RCN Group privacy statement here: www.rcn.org.uk/privacy for further details.
To be enrolled on this accredited course, we will need to share some of your personal data with Agored Cymru, the accrediting body. Please see the which explains the personal data Agored Cymru collects and why.
For the purposes of registration, we will need to create a Unique Learner Number (ULN) for you, and share some of your personal data with the Learning Records Service (LRS), who issue the Unique Learner Numbers. Please see the which explains how the LRS use your personal information.
For further information please contact:
CPDWales@rcn.org.uk
Online
Course fees:
£833.33 + VAT per person (£1000 inc. VAT)This fee includes all course materials.
Cancellation policy:
Cancellations received one week before the start of the event will be refunded, minus a £25 administration fee. No refunds can be processed after this date. Places can be substituted with the prior knowledge and agreement of RCN Events.RCN Events take no responsibility for non-refundable travel/accommodation in the case of a changed programme or cancelled event
To make a booking
Closing date for all applications and payments is Friday 3 April 2026.Online bookings are the easiest and fastest way to book 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Bookings can be made by phone with payment by credit card/Maestro, by calling: +44 (0)2920 546460. Lines are open from 9.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday.
Bookings can also be made via email with a downloaded booking form with credit card details emailed to eventsreg@rcn.org.uk
All bookings will be confirmed in writing.
You will not be registered for this event unless payment accompanies your application. Places cannot be held provisionally.
The RCN reserves the right to refuse any booking at any time.
To pay by invoice
To pay by invoice you must send all of the below to eventsreg@rcn.org.uk
- A copy of the Purchase Order document from your organisation or company (we cannot process your order without it)
- Your Finance department/accounts payable contact email address to receive an electronic copy of the invoice from us
- A completed RCN Events Booking Form for each delegate in the booking.
Once the invoice has been raised, you will then receive confirmation of your delegate booking on the event requested. Invoices are to be paid within 30 days of the invoice being issued.
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