The Journey Of A Student Nurse

Question 1

Teaching and Learning Partnership

Answer 1

• similar to the nurse-patient therapeutic relationships and is based on relational practice
• the student is at the centre of the teaching and learning partnership
• shared responsibility with the teacher being aware of the inherent power they hold

Question 2

Clinical Practice

Answer 2

• traditionally, group of 6-8 students with a clinical instructor
• subacute and acid medicine, rehabilitation, surgery (hospital)
• long term care (personal care homes)
• various community settings (clinics, schools, shelters, private homes)
• labour and delivery
• paediatrics (hospital and community)

Question 3

Academic Integrity

Answer 3

• in relation to teaching/learning, it is the adherence to moral and ethical principles (honesty)
• truthfully representing your knowledge and skill
• it’s required in order to provide accurate feedback
• includes clinical integrity

Question 4

Academic misconduct

Answer 4

• all dishonest behaviour related to academic work (including clinical), whether deliberate or not.
• plagiarism, cheating, false or misleading representation, collusion (working with someone else)