Authors
1 Kerman medical university
2 Kerman Medical university
Abstract
Introduction: The clinical education experience provides an opportunity for the application of theoretical
concepts and acceptance of professional roles. Determining the challenges of clinical education and
planning for a better education has an important role in training effective individuals. This study was done
to determine nursing teachers’ viewpoints toward clinical education, its challenges, and their
recommendations.
Method: This is a descriptive, qualitative study on nursing teachers. Purposeful sampling was used for
data gathering until data saturation in total, 14 teachers participated. For transcription and analysis of 18
interviews One Note 2010 was used. Data was analyzed using manifest content analysis.
Results: During analysis, 4 themes and 9 subthemes immerged. They included presentation of learning
potential in practice (of the teacher, and students), confrontation with challenges in real situations
(ineffective planning, and administrative obstacles to clinical training), effective clinical education
(effective, flexible, and assessment-based planning, effective teacher, and transition from dependent to
independent practice), future professional challenges (evasion from professions, and unsafe caring
environment).
Conclusion: According to the results of the present study appropriate planning for effective teaching and
clinical training is suggested. It seems that the use of expert teachers, improvement of the learning
environment, development of the relationship between teachers and clinical staff, special attention to entry
behaviors, and coordination between theoretical and practical concepts should be considered for an
effective education.
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