instructor

The instructor, a nurse employed by the school, guides students in their clinical practice to meet professional standards. They role model clinical knowledge, provide feedback and evaluations, and create a positive learning experience. They bridge the gap between theory and practice, encourage students to think beyond tasks, and assist with setting educational goals. They also challenge the status quo by proposing new strategies when necessary. The instructor is a nurse who helps to guide the students in their clinical practice to ensure they are meeting the entry-level competencies of the profession. The instructor is employed by the school and assists the students to attain required learning outcomes. The instructor has many roles and responsibilities. First, the instructor is a role model to the student. The instructor role models their clinical knowledge and expertise when a situation arises to help the student with their decision-making process. In addition, the instructor is constantly providing the student with feedback on their practice and provides an evaluation of the student's overall performance. The instructor also helps to create and provide a positive learning experience in the clinical setting. Additionally, the instructor helps to bridge the gap between theory and practice. Furthermore, the instructor goes beyond just the clinical setting and helps to provide a vision for the student. The instructor does this by encouraging the student to think about nursing on a larger scale, not only focusing on nursing tasks. For example, the instructor has the students think about what nursing truly means to them or different ways that they can provide care, and also assists with setting their educational goals. Finally, the instructor challenges the status quo. The instructor recognizes that nursing education and the healthcare system are constantly changing, and when the current way of doing something is no longer best practice, the instructor challenges the system by speaking up and proposes new strategies.