Factors that interfere with clinical judgments of students' performance

A review of literature pertaining to clinical evaluation revealed six factors having the potential to interfere unconsciously with the clinical evaluative decision-making process of students' performance. This article provides a synopsis of the writers' views about these factors and provides potential actions to minimize their impact on the decision-making process. Actions are discussed in relation to educational preparation of nurse educators, orientation of new faculty to a program, and faculty practices.