Clinical assessment of student nurses

Abstract

- The value of the clinical assessment of student nurses is recognised by practitioners. - The role of clinical assessor needs total commitment. - The rigour of the clinical assessment of student nurses is critical to the future of children's nursing. - Appropriate preparation for the role of clinical assessor is an essential pre-requisite to effective assessment in practice. - The responsibilities of the clinical assessor may impinge upon the care of the child and family.