Enabling students to develop confidence in basic clinical skills
Mayne, W.; Jootun, D.; Young, B.; Marland, G.; Harris, M.; Lyttle, C.P.
Nursing Times 100(24): 36-39
2004
ISSN/ISBN: 0954-7762 PMID: 15224491 Document Number: 583839
An increase in the number of nursing students is making it difficult to guarantee those on the common foundation programme the opportunity to practise basic nursing skills. In order to address this problem a nursing college developed a skills week that enabled students to practise their skills and develop confidence. Simulated clinical situations gave students the opportunity to relate these skills to practice while learning about teamwork and holistic patient care.