title: Not just another pair of hands. Developing a learning environment on the ward.
abstract: Learner nurses often complain that practical placements do not meet their learning needs. One elderly care unit set out to ensure learners allocated there found it a positive learning experience.
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Coates
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D005851:Geriatric Nursing / Q000193:education*; D006272:Health Facility Environment / Q000592:standards*; D006757:Hospital Units / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology*