Clinical Education for Nephrology Nurse Practitioner Candidates in Australia: A Consensus Statement‪.‬

Introduction The Nurse Practitioner is a newly emerging role in Australia beyond that of a registered nurse and advanced practice nurse (Gardner, Gardner, Middleton & Della, 2009). The role is specifically endorsed to practice with an extended scope of practice and authorised to order diagnostic tests, make patient referrals to other health professionals and to prescribe medications (Gardner, Chang & Duffield, 2007). It is essential that a registered nurse who is preparing for practice at this level be given adequate and appropriate support and opportunities for learning in the clinical setting.