Qualitative study: nurse as a role model for nursing students in cle (clinical learning environment)

Background: The purpose of the study was to assess the perception of Staff nurses regarding Nurse as a role model for nursing students in Clinical Learning Environment. The literature review revealed about the importance of nurse as a role model for nursing students in Clinical Learning Environment. Method: A qualitative study was undertaken to explore the attitudes and experiences of registered nurses who participate in the clinical teaching and mentoring of nursing students in an acute care setting. Semi- structured in-depth interviews were carried out using one to one in-depth interview. Results: Thematic content analysis was carried out between and within the participants. The findings suggest that: unit-specific philosophical pedagogies highly impact the overall experiences of teacher and learner; commonly shared, clearly articulated goals are imperative; and a firmly established and refined partnership between the student’s academic institution and the health care facility may be critical to the successful outcome of the experience. Moreover, the participants articulated a perceived link between teaching students and enhanced communication on the unit, utilization of evidenced-based practice, and improved patient outcomes. Conclusion: The results presented here are based on interviews with participants who are involved in the clinical education and training of nursing students during their clinical learning environment. The six themes that emerged serve as a framework for understanding the comprehensive, time-intensive, patient-focused, and role-developmental approaches in which clinical nurses engage to support excellent clinical learning experiences for student nurses.