Kath Sharples

..It outlines the role of these advisers and its application in practice, particularly in regard to the issue of failing students...

..In particular, the programme was redesigned to create a better balance between taught and self directed elements. A staged introduction to self-directed learning may promote student acceptance and confidence in this vital skill...

..Students must be empowered to self-assess what they know and what they do not know. It is argued that in order to learn during practice experiences, the student nurse of today must first learn how to be self-regulated...

..These themes are explored further with reference to the international literature and recommendations made as to how nurse education can respond to the challenges posed in order to ensure the quality of student learning in practice...