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ForwardFoundations for Success: Prelicensure Nursing Clinical Instructor Orientation 8/13/2025
August 13, 2025
- The Prelicensure Nursing Clinical Instructor Orientation aims to equip new instructors with the essential tools and knowledge to effectively mentor and support nursing students in clinical settings. The session will begin by outlining the clinical instructor's role and expectations, including professional responsibilities, supervision, and adherence to program guidelines. Instructors will be introduced to the course structure, learning objectives, and how clinical experiences align with the prelicensure nursing curriculum to bridge theoretical knowledge with hands-on practice. A key focus of the orientation will be on clinical teaching strategies, such as conducting pre- and post-conferences, bedside teaching, and providing real-time coaching during patient care. Instructors will also learn methods to foster critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and decision-making skills in students. To ensure accurate and fair evaluation of student performance, the session will cover assessment methods, grading rubrics, and how to provide constructive feedback. Additionally, instructors will be guided on addressing students who may struggle to meet clinical expectations. The orientation will also emphasize legal, ethical, and safety considerations in clinical education, ensuring that instructors understand their responsibilities in maintaining a safe and professional learning environment. Handling difficult situations, such as safety violations or ethical dilemmas, will be discussed. Communication and collaboration are critical for success, so the orientation will highlight effective communication strategies between clinical instructors, faculty, students, and healthcare staff. Instructors will also learn about the mentoring and support systems available to them, with a focus on professional development and collaboration. Lastly, the session will cover essential administrative tasks such as clinical documentation, reporting incidents, attendance tracking, and final evaluations, ensuring that instructors are prepared to manage both the educational and administrative aspects of their role. This orientation will prepare clinical instructors to confidently guide nursing students, contributing to a positive and productive clinical learning experience.
Target Audience
- Nurses
Learning Objectives
1. Understanding the mission and philosophy of Duke School of Nursing.
2. Defining the guidelines for meeting the NC Board of Nursing Rule 18.
3. Discussing the transition from clinician to educator.
4. Demonstrating an understanding of the core values of Duke School of Nursing. VK-Effective Clinical Instructor
Durham, NC
27705
United States
Dr Jacqueline McMillian-Bohler
Vickey Keathley
Lacrecia Bell
Malissa Sampson-Williams
Dr Nikki Blodgett
- ANCC
- Attendance
- JA Credit - AH
Available Credit
- 6.00 ANCC
- 6.00 Attendance