Clinical Faculty Management of the Challenges of Being a Guest in Clinical Settings: An Exploratory Study

摘要

Background: Clinical experience is a critical component of basic nursing education. Little research has focused on the perspectives of clinical faculty (CF) who engage in practical nursing education in challenging clinical settings associated with increased patient acuity and complexity. Method: The aim of this qualitative study was to understand CF's perspectives of what supports and hinders their ability to foster baccalaureate nursing students' clinical education. Results: Findings indicate challenges related to CF being viewed as "guests" in the clinical settings, complicating communication with nursing staff about constructive learning experiences. CF receive support from other CF to assist in balancing student priorities and developing relationships with clinical staff. Conclusion: CF success was linked to how well they advance the view of students and themselves as being an integral part of the nursing team. Further research is needed to understand how CF use their social capital to advance clinical nursing education.