Effectiveness of Education Courses in Enhancing Clinical Educators' Teaching Ability

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Clinical Teaching
• Healthcare Professional Development

Background:

• The nursing discipline in China is rapidly advancing.
• Clinical nurse educators are crucial for effective nursing education.
• There is a need to enhance the teaching competencies of clinical educators.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the effectiveness of educational courses designed for clinical nurse educators.
• To assess the impact of these courses on teaching ability and confidence.
• To determine if the courses improve control over teaching objectives and learning outcomes.

Main Methods:

• A cross-sectional study utilizing questionnaire responses.
• Inclusion of sixty-six part-time clinical nurse educators from six teaching hospitals.
• Use of a standardized four-section questionnaire.

Main Results:

• The educational curriculum received high approval (94%) from clinical educators.
• Specific course content significantly enhanced teaching ability (84%).
• Educators reported increased confidence and better control of teaching purposes and learning objectives via syllabi (92%).

Conclusions:

• Educational courses are effective in improving clinical nurse educators' teaching abilities.
• These programs enhance educators' control over the teaching process.
• The quality of clinical nursing education can be promoted through targeted educational interventions.