Teaching nursing students in a clinical setting with patients differs greatly from teaching in a classroom. It can be a daunting task if one is not prepared and mentored.





This book provides a concise and accessible guide for nursing instructors leading students in the healthcare agency for the first time, as well as experienced educators who are interested in exploring new teaching strategies. It covers many aspects of the clinical instructor role including:











meeting the nurse manager







organizing and documenting your clinical day







creating clinical student assignments







objectively evaluating student's individual performance







acknowledging diversity and inclusiveness







tracking progress and handling student errors





In addition, the book discusses some of the more complex issues surrounding the role of the clinical instructor such as accountability for nursing care, documentation and medication admin