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Abstract
Aim
This study was conducted to explore the experiences of nursing students on a Return to Practice course; including their confidence levels and intention to remain on the nursing register.
Background
Nurses and midwives whose registration with the NMC (Nursing & Midwifery Council) has lapsed may choose to undertake a Return to Practice course. This course enables those who have left the profession to update their skills and knowledge and to re-join the register. Currently, little information exists concerning the experience of returners as they prepare to re-enter the nursing workforce.
Design
Exploring the confidence levels and preparedness of Return to Practice nursing students and measuring the effectiveness of a Return to Practice course using an online questionnaire.
Methods
Mixed methods research design was used to address the evaluative research questions. An anonymous questionnaire was administered online to collect quantitative and qualitative data reflecting the experiences of the Return to Practice nursing students.
Results
Return to Practice nursing students feel well prepared by their Return to Practice course and report a high level of confidence in returning to the clinical workforce.
Conclusions
Despite their concerns around aspects of nursing, such as the highly pressured working environment, most Return to Practice students intend to continue as a nurse for the remainder of their careers and should therefore be supported with this route into the nursing profession.
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Nurse Education in Practice enables lecturers and practitioners to both share and disseminate evidence that demonstrates the actual practice of education as it is experienced in the realities of their respective work environments. It is supportive of new authors and will be at the forefront in publishing individual and collaborative papers that demonstrate the link between education and practice.
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