Nurses’ experiences of ‘failing to fail’: barriers and enablers in clinical nursing education – a qualitative study
Journal of Research in Nursing
Published online on June 06, 2026
Abstract
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Background:The phenomenon of ‘failing to fail’ underperforming pre-registration nursing students in clinical placements is widely recognised. In the United Kingdom, updated Nursing and Midwifery Council guidelines aim to support registered nurses (RNs) in ...
Background:The phenomenon of ‘failing to fail’ underperforming pre-registration nursing students in clinical placements is widely recognised. In the United Kingdom, updated Nursing and Midwifery Council guidelines aim to support registered nurses (RNs) in ...