Development of the student nurse coordinator role. A shared decision making process

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Healthcare Systems Improvement
• Clinical Mentorship

Background:

• Student nurses require effective learning support systems.
• Traditional models may not fully address student learning needs or integrate them into the unit.
• Collaboration between staff nurses and educators is crucial for optimizing clinical education.

Purpose of the Study:

• To design and implement a novel support system for student nurses.
• To enhance the learning experience and clinical skill development of student nurses.
• To improve the integration of student nurses within the healthcare team and patient care processes.

Main Methods:

• Utilized a shared decision-making approach involving staff nurses.
• Developed a new system specifically to address student nurses' learning requirements.
• Focused on improving continuity of care and patient follow-through processes.

Main Results:

• The new system significantly improved continuity of care.
• Enhanced patient care follow-through was observed.
• Strengthened relationships among student nurses, unit staff, and clinical instructors.

Conclusions:

• Shared decision-making by staff nurses can lead to effective innovations in nursing education.
• The developed system positively impacted student learning, care continuity, and interprofessional relationships.
• This model offers a framework for improving clinical placements and mentorship in nursing programs.