Tips for nursing faculty entering clinical practice

Many nurse educators perceive a need to maintain clinical competence but encounter obstacles to pursuing ongoing clinical practice. This article identified five key steps for the educator entering clinical practice; expect culture shock, identify orientation needs, find a resource person, learn the institution's formal routine, and assess and use the institution's informal network. Implementing these strategies will alleviate stress and will help faculty members to update their clinical skills and earn the respect of their practice colleagues.