Assistant Professor of Practice, Simmons College, School of Nursing and Health Sciences,
Boston, MA
Tanzania
Research Article
Nursing Clinical Instructor Needs Assessment
Author(s): Donna M. Glynn, Kelsey W. ILL, Margaret Taylor, Athena Lynch and Jodi DeLibertisDonna M. Glynn, Kelsey W. ILL, Margaret Taylor, Athena Lynch and Jodi DeLibertis
Introduction: To date there is limited research related to the perceived learning needs of adjunct clinical nursing instructors and the development of an effective clinical instructor certificate program. The purpose of this study is to identify the perceived learning needs of clinical instructors teaching in a variety of clinical settings. Methods: A qualitative survey is designed and administered to 230 adjunct clinical instructors at a small urban college in the Northeast using an Internet-based survey. The central aim of the survey is to identify the level of support for a formal orientation program and the "Nurse of the Future Core Competencies" that are of most value. Results: 80% of respondents reported that a structured orientation program would be of value. Legal and ethical issues, reflective practice and informatics were identified as priority topics to be incorpo.. Read More»
DOI:
10.4172/2167-1168.1000168
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