title: Using learning contracts in clinical practice.
abstract: A learning contract is focused on the process of learning as well as the content. Control is vested in the clinical learner. Learning contracts can be particularly useful for the newly qualified staff nurse.
authors.affiliation: Leeds Metropolitan University.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lowry
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008611:Mentors; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000193:education* / Q000523:psychology; D012655:Self-Evaluation Programs; D013192:Staff Development / Q000379:methods*