title: The role of the link teacher in the context of nurse education.
abstract: Link teachers have historically been employed to encourage the utilisation of nursing theory in the clinical setting. However, evidence suggests that this role has done little to help establish a theory-practice link. This article outlines the concept of a nurse academic linking with a clinical area, which is compatible with their clinical research activities.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, University of Salford, Manchester.
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mitchell
mesh_terms: D004506:Education, Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005178:Faculty; D024382:Professional Role; D006113:United Kingdom