Stakeholder Perceptions, Learning Opportunities, and Student Outcomes in Three Clinical Learning Models

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Clinical Models
• Student Outcomes

Background:

• Effective clinical education models are crucial for nursing students.
• Comparing established clinical models helps identify strengths and challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

• To compare three nursing clinical models: preceptored, hybrid, and traditional.
• To evaluate outcomes including student satisfaction, learning opportunities, and overall student success.

Main Methods:

• A comparative study involving students, faculty, and preceptors.
• Assessment of satisfaction, learning opportunities, and student outcomes across different clinical models.

Main Results:

• No significant differences in student satisfaction or standardized exam scores were found.
• Students in the preceptored model practiced more psychomotor skills.
• Students in the traditional model had more faculty interaction, while preceptored students had more staff nurse interaction.

Conclusions:

• Current clinical models prioritize time structure over faculty/preceptor guidance in developing clinical reasoning.
• Developing methods to foster critical thinking in clinical settings is essential for nursing education.