Clinical assessment of student nurses

Abstract

■ The value of the clinical assessment of student nurses is recognised by practitioners

■ The role of clinical assessor needs total commitment

■ The rigour of the clinical assessment of student nurses is critical to the future of children's nursing

■ Appropriate preparation for the role of clinical assessor is an essential pre-requisite to effective assessment in practice

■ The responsibilities of the clinical assessor may impinge upon the care of the child and family

Keywords

Children's nursing Clinical assessment Commitment Diploma students Responsibilities

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