Could students’ experiences of clinical placements be enhanced by implementing a Collaborative Learning in Practice (CliP) model?

There has been much scrutiny of United Kingdom (UK) nursing in the face of allegations of a decline in the standards of care delivered by nurses and systematic failings in care in one NHS trust (The Willis Report, 2012; Francis, 2013). More specifically, The Willis Report (2012) argues for closer partnerships between higher education institutions and practice providers to ensure that student nurses receive the best preparation and support during their placement learning, with an emphasis on flexibility to meet the changing demands of patient care in the 21st century.