Becoming a Parkinson's nurse
Want to know more about the dynamic role of a Parkinson's nurse? This free, interactive course designed for student nurses and those in practice at Band 5 and above will give you the information you need.
Get ready!
Launching May 2026
Thinking about your career options and development? Interested in learning more about the role of Parkinson’s nurse? This self-directed course will give you the opportunity to:
- examine the breadth of the role, where no 2 days and no 2 patients are the same
- gain insight into the practicalities of the profession
- explore the significant impact of a Parkinson's nurse on those affected by Parkinson’s.
Working at your own pace, you will have the opportunity to map your current skills and experiences, identify key strengths and crucial growth areas to confidently advance your career - and learn all about how you can progress to becoming a Parkinson’s nurse.
“This [course] really hits the mark. I love it!!
If I was not already a Parkinson's Nurse I would want to be.”
Tracey Smith - Parkinson’s Nurse Specialist, East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
What will you learn?
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- recognise the diverse nature of the Parkinson’s nurse role and how geographic or environmental factors influence service delivery
- identify the core skills, knowledge, and expertise required to provide person-centred care to people living with Parkinson’s
- outline the relationship between embedding best practice and achieving better patient outcomes
- identify practical approaches and strategies for effective clinic management
- explain how Parkinson’s nurses can drive service improvements and influence change through leadership and education.
Define your future career
Be confident in knowing if this is the right future role for you, and to develop your personalised pathway to becoming a Parkinson's nurse.
Ready to secure your spot? You can register your interest now by completing this form and you will be amongst the first to access the course on launch day.
If you have any queries in relation to the ‘Becoming a Parkinson's nurse’ course, please contact us at [email protected]