Joint Education Fosters Collaboration and Role Clarity Between Practical and Degree Nursing Students.

Background: Tensions and hierarchies among nurses who have different educational preparations can hinder effective communication and collaborative practices.

Method: A 2-year longitudinal cohort study involving 214 participants explored the influences of joint education on Canadian Practical Nursing (PN) and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) students.

Results: Joint education helps students dismantle unhelpful power relations, address myths and misconceptions about the other, and develop respect for each other's contributions to patient care.