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Professional Nurse Advocate

Empower your nursing team, promote compassionate care, and lead sustainable service improvements with our Level 7 Professional Nurse Advocate (PNA) leadership module. Designed for registered nurses across all fields of practice.  It is grounded in the specialised application of the A-EQUIP clinical supervisory framework.  This module enables you to guide nursing colleagues through complex clinical reflections, protect professional well-being, and advocate for safe, high-quality care environments.

Sessions will be delivered by a team of experienced professionals, combining expertise from both academic and practice backgrounds. This diverse wealth of knowledge ensures a well-rounded and holistic approach to learning, enriching participants with insights that bridge the gap between theory and real-world application.

Upon successful completion, you will be able to practice as a professional advocate, demonstrating leadership skills and providing specialist support to others.

This programme has been accredited by the RCN Centre for Professional Accreditation until 2028. Accreditation applies only to the educational content of the programme and does not apply to any product.

Entry criteria

• Effective registration with a relevant professional body (i.e NMC, HCPC). (Essential)
• Currently be employed in practice and have the support of their manager in undertaking the module. (Essential)
• Ideally have undertaken successful level 5 or 6 academic study.

If you don't quite meet this entry requirement, you might still be eligible through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Here's what to do in this instance:

• Contact us to discuss your qualifications and experience.
• Prove you've worked in your field with a UK professional body for at least a year.
• You might need to write a 1000-word essay to showcase your skills.

Want to discuss RPL so you can access the Professional Advocate Module? Contact: pna@dmu.ac.uk

How to apply

Online application forms and guidance for application process