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This PhD study explores how supernumerary status and mentorship impact student nurses. It offers practical advice for conducting effective unstructured interviews in nursing education research.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Qualitative Research Methods

Background:

  • Supernumerary status is a key feature of student nurse placements.
  • Mentorship plays a crucial role in the development of student nurses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To share experiences of a PhD study on supernumerary status and mentorship for student nurses.
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Main Methods:

  • Qualitative methodology.
  • Unstructured interviews with student nurses.
  • Exploration of supernumerary status and mentorship effects.

Main Results:

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