An evaluation of fitness for practice curricula: self‐efficacy, support and self‐reported competence in preregistration student nurses and midwives

Abstract

The major drivers for changes in preregistration curricula stemmed from fears about the competence of students. This study did not provide support for this viewpoint, and students' self-reports suggest that curricula are, in this respect, meeting their objectives. Nevertheless support from mentors and from educational institutes may need to be improved.