Registered nurses– expectations and experiences of first year students– clinical skills and knowledge
Contemporary NursePublished 1 June 2005
Felicity Astin, Lisa McKenna, Jennifer Newton, Leola Moore-coulson
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Findings from this study suggest that registered nurses and academics differ in their perceptions surrounding the level of clinical skills first year students should have during their first clinical placement.
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Findings from this study suggest that registered nurses and academics differ in their perceptions surrounding the level of clinical skills first year students should have during their first clinical placement. There appears to be a two way theory practice gap between registered nurses in clinical practice and academics in tertiary institutions. Improved communication between registered nurses and providers of nurse education may assist in addressing some of the issues raised by this study and reduce the theory practice gap, which remains 'alive and well'.
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