Students
I hate my clinical placement: what can I do about it?
Clinical placements are always challenging, but occasionally you will find yourself struggling because the workplace is blighted by its toxic culture. If you are a nursing student experiencing bullying, abuse or discrimination on placement, or are witnessing unsafe practice, you should escalate your concerns. However, negative or even toxic workplaces can be rich learning environments too – if only to show you what poor leadership looks like, or to help you develop confidence and coping strategies. The article author suggests nursing students can plan for negative clinical placement experiences and offers practical advice on building confidence and taking a constructive approach to a challenging environment.
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