Experiences of supernumerary status and the hidden curriculum in nursing: A new twist in the theory-practice gap?

Journal of Clinical Nursing

Volumn 20, Issue 5-6, 2011, Pages 847-855

  Allan, Helen T ^a   Smith, Pam ^a   O'driscoll, Mike ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SURREY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Clinical learning; Hidden curriculum; Mentors; Student nurses; Supernumerary status; Theory practice gap

Indexed keywords

ARTICLE; CURRICULUM; NURSING EDUCATION; ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT;

CURRICULUM; EDUCATION, NURSING;

EID: 79951521441     PISSN: 09621067     EISSN: 13652702     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2010.03570.x     Document Type: Article

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