Abstract: Aim: To investigate competency of the BScN students in application of midwifery theory into practice during their clinical placement at selected Teaching and Referral Hospitals in Kenya. Background: Studies done locally and globally have shown that there are gaps between knowledge taught and practice denoting inadequate skills by BScN Nurses. The Midwifery knowledge and skills are applicable in all programs with BscN expected to express higher degree of competencies. Minimizing the gaps would enhance prevention of maternal mortality by all Nurse/Midwives. The BScN in the clinical experience need instructors/mentors who are role models, knowledgeable and skillfully prepared in order to assist the BScN in reducing the gap existing in theory and practice......
Key Word: Competency, clinical practice, clinical competency, theory to practice, maternal mortality.
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