Student Nurses to Get More Hands On Training

Student nurses at London City University practice on each other before working with real patients. The health secretary suggests students work as healthcare assistants before their degrees, but students argue they already gain experience on the wards. Nursing academics worry about the practical challenges of creating training posts and the financial implications. Concerns are raised about the lack of continuity in care if students spend a year in the NHS, questioning the benefit to patient care.

In what ways do student nurses believe they already gain experience during their training?

What are the implications of having students trained abroad in the nursing profession?