Given that placements can be up to 16 weeks, if students have to apply at the end of placement and face delays in payment, this is a substantial period of time between being out of pocket for travel and accommodation and being reimbursed. • 90% have a job in addition to their nursing course, undertaking paid work alongside studies and clinical placement hours to supplement their income. • On average, 25% were working between 11 and 15 hours a week, with a further 25% working between 16 and 20 hours a week, 20% working between 21 and 25 hours a week, and 10% working between 26...