Clinical instruction constitutes a large portion of baccalaureate nursing education. The quality of the clinical experience is often directly related to the quality of the clinical instructor. Several studies have identified characteristics of effective clinical instructors in ADN and BSN programs. Despite the growth of accelerated BSN nursing programs no prior studies were found regarding attributes of effective clinical instructors from the perspective of ABSN students. The purpose of this descriptive study was to identify the attributes of effective clinical instructors from the perspective of ABSN students and to compare them to traditional BSN students. This study used a stratified convenience sample of 51 ABSN and 152 BSN students. Students rated 47 attributes of clinical instructors using the Nursing Clinical Teaching Effectiveness Inventory. Descriptive statistics identified the top-rated attributes from students in both programs. Inferential statistics identified ten attributes which were identified as significantly different between the students in each program.

This contributed book is the first to focus on the Clinical Learning Environment and Supervision (CLES) framework. The origin instrument version of the CLES-scale has been published in Finland in 2002, and has generated wide European and International interest. The CLES network has pursued Europe-wide research. This book brings a unique perspective of students’ clinical practicum in healthcare education and discusses how the national quality system can be used in the continual development of student supervisory systems. The book first presents the theoretical and practical principles of clinical learning, then defines the challenges of clinical learning for mentorship, clinical staff and nurse teachers. This volume also offers examples of the benefits and future perspectives of the CLES framework in healthcare education. It is aimed at researchers and clinical professionals who contribute to students’ clinical learning at universities and healthcare organisations. It is especially suitable as a learning tool for clinical staff mentorship training courses and master’s level healthcare education studies.

Replete with new information that helps nurses to become first-rate clinical instructors Newly expanded and updated with a wealth of practical information, the third edition of this bestselling Fast Facts guide offers pragmatic advice on how to tailor teaching to nurses in different clinical sites, specialties, and student populations; and addresses new requirements regarding online learning and hospital electronic documentation. Providing concrete tools for anxiety and stress reduction, the third edition also focuses on the importance of self-care. Following the instructor from day one through an entire rotation, the book helps readers to organize the clinical experience, develop effective relationships with staff at clinical facilities, make clinical assignments, plan orientation days, develop clinical rotations, and understand relevant legal issues. It covers key information about policies and procedures, from school to clinical site. Delivered in a concise, quick-access, easy-to-read format, the book helps both new and experienced instructors to optimize the learning experience for their students. New to the Third Edition: Describes how to tailor teaching to various clinical sites, specialties, and different student populations Provides helpful stress- and anxiety-reduction tools for instructors and their students Covers the requirements of online learning and hospital electronic documentation Highlights ways to retain clinical faculty Key Features: Disseminates practical information in concise, quick-access "Fast Facts" style Useful for both novice and experienced clinical instructors Describes what every clinical instructor needs to know about policies and procedures, from school to clinical site. Discusses documentation and student evaluations, student clinical conferences, and NCLEX preparation Reviews legal issues, including confidentiality and patient privacy