PLATO: a practice development approach to reconsidering student learning partnerships

Hamshire, Claire; Jack, Kirsten

Abstract

Background: This article explores the use of a practice development approach to support nursing students’ engagement in learning partnerships in clinical practice settings.

Aim: To reflect, using the model proposed by Rolfe and colleagues (2001), on the development of ‘PLATO’ – an educational tool to help nursing students explore their role in building learning partnerships in clinical settings.

Conclusion: A practice development approach to clinical learning partnerships can support an effective learning culture. As a result, nursing students can gain greater empowerment and take increased responsibility for their learning.

Implications for practice:

Facilitating learning partnerships with students is important for achieving person-centred care
Partnership working provides opportunities for true collaboration and for learning with and from our students
Developing collaborative spaces can facilitate nursing students to reflect in and on their practice

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Jun 1, 2021
• Online Publication Date: Nov 17, 2021
• Deposit Date: May 29, 2024
• Publicly Available Date: Jun 3, 2024
• Journal: International Practice Development Journal
• Electronic ISSN: 2046-9292
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 11
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 1-8
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.19043/ipdj.112.008