Promoting an active clinical learning environment for associate degree nursing students.

Full Abstract

Nurse educators are challenged to develop and implement clinical learning opportunities. The authors discuss their experiences to include the planning process, clinical coordination and faculty roles, positive student experiences in diverse settings, and their successful outcomes. Recommendations are included which highlight a deliberate, thoughtful approach.

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Author information

Author/s: Redding, Sharon R (SR); Graham, Pat (P);

Affiliation: Division of Health Care Professions, College of Saint Mary, Omaha, NE 68106, USA. shredding(-atsign-)csm.edu

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: Nurse educator (Nurse Educ), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: -2006 Jul-Aug; vol 31 (issue 4) : pp 175-7

Dates: Created 2006/07/20; Completed 2006/08/31;

PMID: 16855488, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Attitude of Health Personnel
Clinical Competence
Education, Nursing, Associate - organization & administration
Faculty, Nursing - organization & administration
Goals
Health Facility Environment - organization & administration
Health Services Needs and Demand
Humans
Interprofessional Relations
Nebraska
Nurse's Role

Nurse's Role
Organizational Culture
Organizational Objectives
Outcome Assessment (Health Care)
Planning Techniques
Preceptorship - organization & administration
Problem-Based Learning - organization & administration
Program Development
Social Environment
Social Support
Students, Nursing - psychology

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