The world of Irish Nurse education has changed significantly over the last number of years, moving from certificate to diplomat status, from hospital-based training to integration within the higher education sector. The Irish Government has now committed pound 223,470,000 for the implementation of a four year pre-registration nursing degree programme. Consequently, from 2002 onwards all Irish p...

Background: A preceptorship model of clinical teaching supports nursing students during theirclinical placements, as placement is integral in the incorporation theory and practice. Aim:To explore learning within a make recommendationsfor improving education. Methods: Science Direct, PubMed Google Scholar wereutilized using keywords. Results: The essential professional socialisation fornursing t...