Nurse educators must demonstrate care, competence and integrity to enhance students' trust in them

摘要

The professional relationship between nurse educators and nursing students is an important factor in enhancing the academic and clinical development of learners. As a result, researchers have sought to understand the relationship more fully, including factors such as power dynamics' and the importance of effective relationships in promoting a sense of 'belonging' among students. The study by Varagona and Hold extends this evidence base by focusing on trustworthiness of academic staff. Though this has been explored in other areas of higher education, little work has been done specifically on trustworthiness as perceived by nursing students.