title: Experience of first placement motivated me to help others.
abstract: The first day on a ward in my first year was daunting and scary. I had little nursing knowledge or skills. As a result I didn't have a brilliant experience on my first placement.
authors: University of Brighton.
authors: Jason
authors: J
authors: Jeffrey
mesh_terms: D002982:Clinical Clerkship; D002983:Clinical Competence; D006801:Humans; D007858:Learning; D008611:Mentors; D009042:Motivation; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D006113:United Kingdom