Hunter, D. (2010) How clinical practice placements affect professional development. Emergency Nurse, 18(5), pp. 30-34. (doi: 10.7748/en2010.09.18.5.30.c7974) (PMID:20882805)
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Abstract
Aim: The aim of the study discussed in this article was to understand the views of nursing students undertaking practice placements in emergency departments (EDs) and how they affect their professional development. Method: A literature review was undertaken, followed by semi-structured interviews with seven nursing students. Data were collected using Brown et al’s (2008) ‘senses framework’. Findings: Students enjoy and gain valuable experience from ED placements and integrate quickly into clinical teams. Conclusion: Emergency departments can be good learning environments for nursing student, who can develop their communicative and practical skills, and their ability to work in teams.
| Item Type: | Articles |
|---|---|
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Hunter, Dr David |
| Authors: | Hunter, D. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing > Nursing and Health Care |
| Journal Name: | Emergency Nurse |
| Publisher: | RCN Publishing |
| ISSN: | 1354-5752 |
| ISSN (Online): | 2047-8984 |
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