Spanish Nursing Education

Spanish practicum placements vary in distribution, duration and evaluation criteria, while academic and clinical mentors remain consistent figures. The Spanish clinical practicum model is described as under systemic strain from nurse shortages, healthcare pressure and expanding student numbers. Spain’s clinical practicum structures often draw on Dedicated Education Units, competencies, Entrustable Professional Activities or combinations of these approaches. The protocol aims to examine strengths and weaknesses in Spain’s current nursing practicum model and codesign a more sustainable, high-quality model.