HOW NURSING STUDENTS CAN MAKE THE MOST OF PLACEMENTS

Arkell, Sharon MA, PGDip, BSc, RN
Bayliss-Pratt, Lisa MSc, PGCE, BSc, RN

Sharon Arkell, MA, PGDip, BSc, RN; and Lisa Bayliss-Pratt, MSc, PGCE, BSc, RN, are senior lecturers in nursing, School of Health, University of Wolverhampton.

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Nursing Times 103(20):p 26-27, May 15, 2007.

ABSTRACT

Arkell, S., Bayliss-Pratt, L. (2007) How nursing students can make the most of placements. Nursing Times; 103: 20, 26-27.

Experience in the clinical setting is one of the most important elements of the preregistration nursing course but barriers to learning opportunities exist. This article identifies a number of barriers and offers guidance to overcome them.