1. Providing for an Educational Framework: A Way to Go for WFNN? Paul van Keeken RN, MScN & Nicolai van der Woert MscE

2. Objectives To emphasize education on the agenda of WFNN To explore new possibilities in education To explore ICT support for education To discuss the challenges for WFNN To decide how WFNN should go further on this road To prepare a strategic policy plan on education for the next 6 years

3. Current Situation World wide high and growing numbers of patients and enormous need for NN care WFNN has no policy regarding education other than congresses Providing an educational framework fits into WFNN’s mission There is no explicit WFNN vision on NN Curriculum documents and materials from eg AANN, ANNA, EANN, ……. There are great ICT/internet possibilities

4. Resources Curriculum for neuroscience nurses Competence profile Virtual learning environment (open source) Repository Portfolio Learning activity management system (LAMS) Patient cases Ward cases Community of practise for teachers demo

5. Advantages Discussion within WFNN about what neuroscience nursing is. ‘Providing learning materials gives WFNN a reason to exist’ (JD Meacham) Service for all members on all continents Creates a community of practise in NN Grow of WFNN as an organisation, number of membership may increase Exiting new areas for all of us Funding possibilities enhance advancement of the NN profession Develop once, teach many

6. Disadvantages Lot of work First costs, return of investments comes later Many differences regarding culture, laws, regulations etc. Strong organisation is needed for change management

7. Strategic Choices Decide to offer a framework for education Task force, mandates Alliances and cooperation Funding and sponsoring Education and ICT support Policy plan on education for the next 6 years

8. Points for Educational Policy Plan Goals for 2 – 4 – 6 years Open a community of practise for WFNN (soon) Develop a project plan & communication plan (evaluation 2-4-6) Develop an explicit WFNN vision on NN (2) Fund raising (2) Develop a curriculum for NN (4) VLE, repository (4) Develop a WFNN policy for ongoing education, maintenance & further development (6) Build on an strong organisation to carry out this policy (6)