The gap between theory and practice in nursing education in Lebanon: A Study of the perception of nursing educators and students
The center of service in a healthcare setting is the patient. The quality of patient care relies on the performance of the healthcare providers, such as nurses. The ability of nursing students to adapt to their roles and responsibilities after graduation depends on the educational program`s ability to reflect the reality of nursing and the working environment. The purpose is to highlight the conflict that may arise when nursing students face a complex clinical situation that doesn’t abide by the theoretical principles learnt in nursing school.