Anna-Maria Tuomikoski

TL;DR: It is indicated that culturally and linguistically diverse healthcare students embarking on clinical placements initially find integration stressful and Implementing the process of learning in a clinical environment requires additional time, well prepared pedagogical orientation, prior cultural and language education, and support for students and clinical staff.

TL;DR: The supervisory relationship was shown to have a significant effect on the outcomes of students' experiences and the planning of educational programmes for supervisors of healthcare students for the enhancement of supervisors' pedagogical competencies in supervising students in the clinical practice is recommended.

TL;DR: There continues to be a need to develop consistent and systematic approaches in assessment, and to use reliable and valid instruments in assessment.

TL;DR: There continues to be a need for high quality studies investigating educational interventions to develop nurses' cultural competence and on the effectiveness of these interventions.

TL;DR: It is proposed that extrinsic factors will never be as effective in maintaining job satisfaction as intrinsic factors (e.g., salary and rewards) and nurse managers should focus on organizational strategies that will foster the intrinsic motivation of employees.