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. 2025 Sep-Oct;46(5):314-316.
doi: 10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001336. Epub 2024 Oct 18.

Evaluation of an Orientation Program for Adjunct Clinical Instructors in Nursing

Esther Gravis  1 , Mary A Dolansky
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Evaluation of an Orientation Program for Adjunct Clinical Instructors in Nursing

Esther Gravis et al. Nurs Educ Perspect. 2025 Sep-Oct.

Abstract

Part-time clinical nurse instructors teach students in many nursing schools in the United States. They are often unprepared for this role and require instruction in teaching methods. We developed and evaluated an online orientation program to provide the knowledge and skills necessary for nurses to become confident clinical instructors. For this project, 55 nurses completed the program; 28 were part-time faculty. Significant statistical differences were noted after completing the orientation program. Part-time faculty notably benefited from the online program and felt more confident in their ability to work with students.

Keywords: Clinical Instructor Learning Needs; Nurse Faculty Orientation; Nursing Instructor Orientation; Part-Time Clinical Instructor.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors have declared no conflict of interest.

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