Ready, Set, Teach! How to Transform the Clinical Nurse Expert into the Part-time Clinical Nurse Instructor

UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
Lynne P. Lewallen, Associate Professor (Creator)
Peggy Hewitt Trent, Assistant Clinical Professor (Creator)
Institution
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/

Abstract: Many schools of nursing are hiring part-time clinical instructors with little or no teaching experience. Although they contribute greatly to student nurses' clinical experience, many do not realize the commitment they are making when they accept such a position. If key issues are addressed before new part-time clinical instructors begin teaching, the transition could be made more smoothly. An in-depth orientation, awareness of the need for preparation for clinical rotations, and strategies to assist students in achieving course objectives can guide new instructors as they begin this venture. Preparing new part-time clinical instructors from the beginning will give them a more accurate picture of clinical education, increasing their recruitment and retention and providing students with quality learning experiences.

Additional Information

Publication
Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 41(9), 403-407
Language: English
Date: 2010
Keywords
Nursing Education, Instruction, Clinical Experience

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