Other participants commented on the lack of direction and guidance on the ward. They argued that nursing students ideally are posted to the clinical area to put into practice what they have learnt but in reality they are often used to service needs. They explained further that on
the ward, the patient expect you (student) to know all and when in doubt about some care issues and guidance trained staff they are too busy to be of assistance. According to them the way out is to have nurse educators on the ward with the students.