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Table 4 Factors that positively altered the students’ perceptions of general practice

From: Student nurses’ career intentions following placements in general practice through the advanced training practices scheme (ATPS): findings from an online survey

GP Placement students

N (%)

If you answered ‘yes’ (positively) to the question in Table 3, what altered your views in a positive way?

 

 The working environment (top 5 answers):

  • Regular working hours

67 (74.4)

  • Being part of a friendly, welcoming team

66 (73.3)

  • ‘Family-friendly’ environment

66 (73.3)

  • Learning about the role(s) of other professions (e.g. GP)

60 (66.7)

  • Working collaboratively within a friendly team

55 (61.1)

 The GPN role (top 5 answers):

  • A better understanding of the general practice nurse (GPN) role

74 (82.2)

  • Long term conditions management

67 (74.4)

  • Seeing the GPN working autonomously

59 (65.6)

  • Having control over your own workload

58 (64.4)

  • Having time for 1:1 patient care

62 (68.9)

 The overall student experience ‘package’ (top 5 answers):

  • 1:1 time with mentor

69 (76.7)

  • Good variety of patients

68 (75.6)

  • Improving technical skills

66 (73.3)

  • Good variety of skills opportunities

62 (68.9)

  • Improving non-technical skills

62 (68.9)