title: Student extra.
abstract: A recent survey found that up to 70 per cent of students felt their supernumerary status was not always respected on clinical placements. The most common reasons were staff shortages on ward and mentors being too busy to spend time with students.
authors.forename: Adrian
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: O'Dowd
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008611:Mentors; D009738:Nursing Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000600:supply & distribution; D013338:Students, Nursing; D006113:United Kingdom; D000078329:Workforce