title: Valuing theatre nursing.
abstract: In this paper, the constraints and opportunities for the acquisition of clinical skills within pre-registration education is considered. The impact of limited skills acquisition is discussed with reference to the author's own clinical area, theatres and postoperative recovery. A short and arguably under-valued placement is examined, and a local strategy to promote the usefulness of the theatre placement is offered.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Brackley
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Bowles
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D003479:Curriculum; D004510:Education, Nursing, Diploma Programs / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004521:Educational Measurement; D006801:Humans; D009871:Operating Room Nursing / Q000193:education*