Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6846462 | Nurse Education in Practice | 2016 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Evaluated as helpful to first year students in orientating to university study and early socialisation into the profession, the circles appear to influence the development of a strong sense of professional identity and personal midwifery philosophy based on the relational nature of the midwife being with woman rather than doing midwifery. This suggests that student support circles positively influence perceptions and expectations, contributing to a shared sense of purpose and discipline connection, for enhancing student retention and future workforce participation.
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Authors
Janice Bass, Caroline Walters, Jocelyn Toohill, Mary Sidebotham,