Mental health nurses' views and experiences of working with undergraduate nursing students: A descriptive exploratory study.

Background: The core of pre-registration nursing education is the learning that takes place during the clinical placement. However, despite the fact that registered nurse preceptors are key players in supporting students during their placements there is a lack of literature examining the views of preceptors working with nursing students in mental health settings.

Objectives: To explore mental health nurses' views and experiences of working with undergraduate nursing students and determine what factors influence this experience.