Do NMC proficiency standards undermine mental health nursing?

When the regulator updated its proficiency standards for nurse education it was seen as a step forward, but now there are fears training has become too generic

• Five years ago the separate requirements for the four different fields of nursing were replaced by a generic set of standards
• Some argue that the change means mental health nursing students are not being properly equipped with the skills they need
• The Nursing and Midwifery Council is adamant it has a good system in place, with a robust quality assurance process

It is coming up to five years since the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) overhauled its