A nurse is preceptoring a nursing student on clinical placement. Whilst the nurse is on her break, a patient asks the student for some pain relief. Rather than disturb her preceptor, the student gives the wrong medication to the patient. Who is accountable for the student's practice?

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The student is accountable for their own practice, even if they are on clinical placement and under the supervision of a preceptor. The preceptor's role is to guide and support the student, but ultimately it is the student's responsibility to ensure they are providing safe and appropriate care to patients.

A Nurse Is Preceptoring a Nursing Student on Clinical Placement