Head of Nursing (Workforce) at the RCN: Since qualifying as RGN in 1992 Wendy has continued studies, achieving MSc in Respiratory Care with post graduate certificates in prescribing and higher education. Continues to practice clinically as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner in out of hour's primary care and Honorary Respiratory Consultant Nurse and commencing a PhD at Kings College London. Current role at the Royal College of Nursing is Head of Nursing (Workforce) and has led the development of the Nursing Workforce Standards, revised Definition of Nursing and Levels of Nursing. Wendy also chairs the European Federation of Nursing Associations Advanced Practice Working Group.