The Advanced Trauma Nursing Course is based on a set of values and beliefs generated by a group of A & E Nurses of varying seniority and experience. The group were surveyed to find out what they felt was important to adequately care for the trauma patient, and to prepare nurses for such a role. Several groups were then set up to discuss these areas further. The results of this initiative were very important, and laid the foundation for the development of ATNC.