Predictors of Undergraduate Nursing Student Satisfaction with Clinical Learning Environment: A Secondary Analysis

Nurse educators must develop evidence-based strategies that prepare new graduates to function in a dynamic health care environment. Student satisfaction with their clinical learning has been identified as a particular outcome of interest. A secondary analysis of pilot study data was performed to determine predictors of student satisfaction in the medical-surgical clinical environment. All dimensions of the clinical learning environment were measured using a published, validated instrument. Two dimensions, Task Orientation and Individualization, significantly predicted satisfaction, explaining 57 percent of the variance. To improve satisfaction, clinical faculty should make clear assignments, provide specific instructions, maintain organization, and provide individualized attention.