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Kathleen Duffy1, Jayne Hardicre
1School of Nursing, Midwifery and Community Health, Glasgow Caledonian University.
Nursing Times
|December 15, 2007
Summary
This study explores why nursing students fail clinical practice. It details assessment strategies and the emotional toll on mentors supporting these students.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Clinical Skills Assessment
Background:
- Clinical practice is crucial for nursing education.
- Student failure in clinical settings presents significant challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the multifaceted issue of nursing student failure in clinical practice.
- To identify common reasons for clinical failure.
- To explore assessment methods and mentor emotional challenges.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative exploration of factors contributing to student failure.
- Analysis of assessment practices in clinical nursing education.
- Examination of mentor experiences and emotional responses.
Main Results:
- Identified key factors leading to nursing student clinical failure.
- Highlighted complexities in assessing student performance.
- Revealed significant emotional burdens on mentors.
Conclusions:
- Addressing nursing student failure requires a comprehensive approach.
- Improved assessment strategies and mentor support are essential.
- Understanding mentor challenges is vital for student success.
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