Clinical Teaching Effectiveness of Undergraduate Student Nurses in the United Arab Emirates. (August 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: AlMekkawi, Mohamad; Qatouni, Firas; Al Amoor, Hussam; Alayed, Bassam; El Najm, Mohamad
• Is Part Of: SAGE open nursing. Volume 6(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-08
• Subjects: nursing education -- nursing students -- nursing faculty -- clinical training -- nursing supervisors; Nursing -- Periodicals; 610.7305
• DOI: 10.1177/2377960820948640
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2377-9608

Abstract

Introduction: Clinical supervision is a crucial aspect of developing nursing students' knowledge, skills, and professional attitudes. The characteristics of clinical instructors have a significant role in the progress and transition of students into their future professional roles. Objective: The study aimed to examine the behaviors of effective clinical instructors as perceived by nursing students and faculty members in the UAE. Methods: The study followed a cross-sectional quantitative research design to explore nursing students' and faculty members' perceptions of clinical instructors' effective behaviors that facilitate students' clinical practice. Data were collected from a convenience sample of 147 nursing students and 17 faculty members who completed an online version of the study survey at four nursing programs in the UAE. Results: Students rated personality ( M = 4.96, SD = 1.91) and teaching ability ( M = 4.94, SD = 1.96) as the highest behaviors for effective clinical instructor. They perceived effective clinical instructor to be organized ( M = 5.19, SD = 1.88), shows self-confidence ( M = 5.16, SD = 1.84), able to answer questions ( M = 5.16, SD = 1.90), emphasizes what is crucial to learn ( M = 5.11, SD = 1.81), and takes responsibility for his/her actions ( M = 5.11, SD = 1.90). While faculty members perceived effective clinical instructor to encourage a climate of mutual respect ( M = 5.56, SD = 1.27), be approachable ( M = 5.47, SD = 1.32), demonstrates clinical skill and judgment ( M = 5.53, SD = 1.46), takes responsibility for his/her actions ( M = 5.53, SD = 1.37), and be a good role model ( M = 5.47, SD = 1.32). Conclusion: Understanding clinical instructors' effective behaviors and supporting them during students' clinical experiences inspire a productive teaching-learning environment that is crucial to improve students' motivation, expand their learning opportunities and improve their hands-on skills.