title: Linking knowledge and practice through teacher-led placements for students.
abstract: Project 2000 and diploma level education for pre-registration students have been criticised for their lack of emphasis on practical nursing skills. This article describes how teacher-led placements can equip these students with the requisite practical skills in a reflective manner that enables them to relate theory to practice. The author argues that only through critical thinking can students obtain a relevant understanding of the knowledge which underpins both theory and practice.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Prowse
mesh_terms: D004510:Education, Nursing, Diploma Programs; D004651:Employment; D005181:Faculty, Nursing; D006801:Humans; D007586:Job Application; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D013338:Students, Nursing