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Learning clinical teaching skills at the baccalaureate level
C Byrne1, J McKnight, J Roberts
1School of Nursing, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
Journal of Advanced Nursing
|August 1, 1989
Summary
Registered nurses pursuing baccalaureate degrees often face unpreparedness for clinical education roles. This project utilized final-year students as clinical tutors, showing improved teaching behaviors and increased confidence in clinical education.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Clinical Teaching
- Baccalaureate Nursing
Background:
- Nurses with baccalaureate degrees face increased clinical education expectations.
- Lack of preparation for this teaching role is common.
- Need for effective clinical teaching strategies in nursing programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a project involving senior nursing students as clinical tutors.
- To assess changes in student tutors' perceptions of teaching behaviors.
- To determine the impact on student tutors' knowledge and comfort in clinical teaching.
Main Methods:
- A pilot study was conducted within a baccalaureate nursing program.
- Final-year post-diploma registered nurse students tutored second-year basic degree students.
- Perceptions of student tutors were compared to those in traditional clinical experiences.
Main Results:
- Student tutors showed more positive changes in teaching behaviors compared to control students.
- Course evaluations indicated increased knowledge and comfort in clinical teaching.
- Positive shifts in perceptions of behaviors conducive to clinical teaching were observed.
Conclusions:
- Utilizing senior students as clinical tutors is an effective strategy.
- This approach enhances student tutors' teaching skills and confidence.
- The project positively impacts the quality of clinical education in nursing programs.