The role of the link teacher in the context of nurse education

Mitchell, MJ

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.

Citation

Mitchell, M. (2005). The role of the link teacher in the context of nurse education. Nursing Times, 101(50), 33-36

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Dec 13, 2005
• Deposit Date: Apr 1, 2009
• Journal: Nursing Times
• Print ISSN: 0954-7762
• Publisher: EMAP
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 101
• Issue: 50
• Pages: 33-36
• Publisher URL: http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice-clinical-research/the-role-of-the-link-teacher-in-the-context-of-nurse-education/203462.article
• Related Public URLs: http://www.emap.com; http://www.emap.com/platforms/publications/nursing-times