Keywords

clinical experiences, clinical models, clinical practicum, nursing faculty, nursing students

Authors

1. Rohatinsky, Noelle PhD, RN
2. Chachula, Kathryn MN, RN
3. Sedgwick, Monique PhD, RN
4. Press, Madeline M. PhD, RN
5. Compton, Roslyn M. PhD, RN
6. Lane, Brenda MN, RN

Abstract

Clinical experiences are the hallmark of prelicensure nursing programs and assist students with applying nursing theory into practice. The literature is limited with respect to nursing student and instructor preferences for type of clinical model to facilitate student learning. This article explores these perceptions in the nursing programs of 5 universities located in 4 Western Canadian provinces. Findings support the use of both nonblock and block clinical models throughout nursing education programs.