Interventions such as reminders, direct observations and hand hygiene facilitation lead to fewer outbreaks.

Some problems with PIVCs increased during the pandemic, such as the occurrence of purulence and loose dressings.

They wanted clear guidelines and procedures and felt forced to digitise their work.

Læringsassistenene var selv andreårsstudenter og brukte faglig dyktighet, sosialt engasjement og kreative metoder. Det gjorde det lettere for sykepleierstudentene å lære komplisert fagstoff.

The teaching assistants were second-year students themselves, and used academic competence, social engagement and creative methods. This made it easier for the nursing students to learn complex academic material.

The learning outcome improved when digital resources were combined with teacher-led activities in lectures. Working in a social setting and participating in group work also had a positive effect on students’ learning.

On returning home from their clinical placement in southern Africa, the nursing students missed having someone to share their intense experiences with.