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¹Linda Koharchik is a clinical assistant professor and director of adjunct faculty and clinical affairs at Duquesne University School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, PA. Yvonne L. Weideman is an assistant clinical professor and Second Degree BSN Program coordinator, and Cynthia A. Walters is an assistant clinical professor and RN-BSN Program coordinator, also at Duquesne. Elaine Hardy is an assistant professor at Mennonite College of Nursing, Illinois State University, Normal. Contact author: Linda Koharchik, koharchikl@duq.edu. The authors have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.

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Adjunct clinical faculty and preceptors are vital for teaching nursing students practical skills. Effective student evaluation requires regular feedback and clear performance expectations for success in clinical settings.

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Nursing Education
Clinical Pedagogy

Background:

Adjunct clinical faculty and preceptors play a crucial role in nursing education.
These educators bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application in clinical environments.

Purpose of the Study:

To delineate key components of the student evaluation process in nursing clinical settings.
To emphasize the importance of structured feedback and performance benchmarks for nursing students.

Main Methods:

Review of established best practices in clinical nursing education.
Analysis of the essential elements contributing to effective student assessment.

Main Results:

Student evaluation necessitates consistent, constructive feedback.
Clearly defined performance expectations are fundamental for accurate student assessment.
A structured approach to evaluation enhances learning outcomes.

Conclusions:

Implementing regular feedback and explicit expectations optimizes the clinical evaluation of nursing students.
This approach supports the development of competent and confident nursing professionals.