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Nurse teacher's clinical work: a survey report
1Health and Nursing Studies, School of Health Sciences, University of Wolverhampton, England.
Journal of Advanced Nursing
|March 1, 1996
Summary
Nurse teachers' perceptions of their clinical roles are influenced by personal factors like age and experience, and organizational factors. Smaller clinical areas correlate with more positive attitudes toward clinical work.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Clinical Practice
Background:
- Nurse teachers play a crucial role in bridging academic learning with practical clinical skills.
- Understanding nurse teachers' perceptions of their clinical roles is essential for effective curriculum development and student support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore nurse teachers' perceptions of their clinical roles.
- To identify factors influencing nurse teachers' engagement with clinical activities.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire survey was administered to 126 nurse teachers across four colleges of nursing in England.
- A five-point Likert scale, adapted from a previous study, was used to assess perceptions.
- Factor analysis was employed to analyze the clinical scale data.
Main Results:
- Personal factors (age, educational grade, years in nurse education) and organizational factors influence nurse teachers' clinical engagement.
- Teachers in organizational models with fewer linked ward areas reported more positive orientations toward clinical work.
- Factor analysis identified key aspects of the clinical role: confidence, preparation, influence, and student supervision.
Conclusions:
- Nurse teacher's clinical role perception is multifactorial, influenced by individual characteristics and the work environment.
- Organizational structures can be optimized to foster more positive clinical engagement among nurse educators.
- Further research should explore interventions to enhance nurse teachers' confidence and effectiveness in clinical settings.