title: A clinical extern program evaluation: implications for nurse educators.
abstract: This article reports the findings of a program evaluation undertaken to determine outcomes of a clinical extern program. Survey and focus group methodology was used to elicit descriptive data. Evaluation findings illuminate the contributions that clinical externs made in providing patient care and the factors influencing role development. These findings can assist educators and preceptors in planning the education and clinical support required for role development.
authors: Center for Nursing, The Hospital for Sick Children, Room 4734, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1X8, Canada. michele.durrant@sickkids.ca
authors: Michele
authors: M
authors: Durrant
authors: Dauna
authors: D
authors: Crooks
authors: Lara
authors: L
authors: Pietrolungo
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D003625:Data Collection; D004506:Education, Nursing; D004521:Educational Measurement; D004522:Educational Status; D005181:Faculty, Nursing; D017144:Focus Groups; D006801:Humans; D007397:Internship, Nonmedical; D024802:Nurse's Role; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D011231:Preceptorship; D016730:Program Development; D015397:Program Evaluation; D036301:Qualitative Research; D013338:Students, Nursing