Should you place learners in a clinical setting that has less than desirable staff role models?

Placing learners in a clinical setting with less than desirable staff role models can negatively impact their professional development and attitudes toward patient care. Such environments may foster poor practices and ethics, which can be detrimental to learners' growth and future performance. Ideally, learners should be exposed to positive role models who exemplify best practices and professional conduct to ensure a well-rounded and effective education. If placement in a less-than-ideal setting is unavoidable, additional mentorship and support should be provided to mitigate the potential negative effects.