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Learning to nurse in care homes: student support
Sue Davies1, Lynn Gell, Josie Tetley
1School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Sheffield. s.davies@sheffield.ac.uk
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|February 8, 2003
Summary
Care home nursing staff received training to better support student nurses. This initiative addressed student feedback, enhancing the quality of education and care for older adults in continuing care settings.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Geriatric Care
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- UK care homes increasingly host pre-registration nursing students.
- Student feedback indicated gaps in staff preparedness for educating nurses.
- Concerns about care quality highlighted the need for evidence-based practice discussions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe an initiative supporting care home nursing staff in student education.
- To address challenges identified in student nursing placements.
- To foster discussion on evidence-based practice in continuing care.
Main Methods:
- Development of new roles for nursing staff.
- Implementation of regular information-sharing sessions.
- Creation of a forum for discussing evidence-based practice.
Main Results:
- Nursing staff were better prepared to mentor students.
- Improved student learning experiences in care home settings.
- Enhanced dialogue regarding evidence-based practices in geriatric care.
Conclusions:
- The initiative successfully supported care home staff in their educational roles.
- Addressing student feedback is crucial for placement quality.
- Structured support and forums improve evidence-based practice in continuing care.