The effectiveness of shared clinical teaching in nursing

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Clinical Teaching Models
• Student Satisfaction

Background:

• Clinical learning is essential for nursing curricula.
• Student satisfaction in clinical settings is vital for a positive educational experience.
• Faculty shortages necessitate exploring alternative clinical teaching strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess nursing students' satisfaction with the effectiveness of shared clinical teaching.
• To compare student perceptions between shared and traditional clinical teaching models.

Main Methods:

• A quantitative comparative study using Chan's Clinical Learning Environment Inventory (CLEI).
• 202 nursing students were divided into two groups: shared (two faculty) and traditional (single faculty) teaching.
• Data analyzed using independent sample T-tests to compare satisfaction and learning environment perceptions.

Main Results:

• Students rated their preferred learning environment higher across all subscales.
• Shared clinical teaching demonstrated statistically significant higher scores in Satisfaction and Innovation compared to the traditional model.
• Students in the shared teaching group reported greater satisfaction and perceived innovation.

Conclusions:

• Nursing students prefer shared clinical teaching models with two faculty over the traditional single-faculty approach.
• Shared clinical teaching can be effectively implemented by nursing programs to enhance clinical education quality.
• Findings support the adoption of shared teaching models to improve student satisfaction and learning outcomes.