Student nurses' experiences of attending non-traditional placements in an Adult Nursing programme

    Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation

    Description of Activity

    A new model of placement learning hasbeen introduced by the University of Portsmouth incorporating non-assessedplacements within non-traditional areas ofhealth and social care. These offer anopportunity for adult nursing students togain experience in placements not normallyassociated with adult nursing as well asareas which would be unable to supportassessed placements. These placementhave been well evaluated and have allowedstudents to challenge their preconceptionsof nursing, gain broader understanding ofhealth and social care, develop transferableskills and enhance their employability andcareer options.
    Period4 Sept 2018
    Event titleNET2018 Conference: NET Networking for education in healthcare
    Event typeConference
    LocationCambridge, United KingdomShow on map
    Degree of RecognitionInternational