title: Student perceptions of effective nurse educators in clinical practice.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To explore baccalaureate nursing student perceptions of what makes an effective nurse educator in the clinical practice setting and the influence of effective teaching on student experiences.
  
  
  METHODS
  Online surveys (n=511) and focus groups (n=7) were completed by nursing students enrolled in all four years of the baccalaureate programme. Data were analysed using content analysis.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Participants indicated that effective teachers foster positive experiences, motivation, meaningful learning and success. They were perceived to be prepared, person-centred, professional, passionate and positive, and to prepare students for success using active strategies. They adjusted to meet individual students' needs at each level of the programme.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Important characteristics and factors in effective clinical teaching were identified. These may be used to develop effective clinical teaching initiatives.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nursing, Mohawk College.
authors.forename: Nancy
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Matthew-Maich
authors.forename: Lynn
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Martin
authors.forename: Rosemary
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Ackerman-Rainville
authors.forename: Cynthia
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Hammond
authors.forename: Amy
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Palma
authors.forename: Darlene
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Sheremet
authors.forename: Rose
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Stone
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002983:Clinical Competence; D005181:Faculty, Nursing / Q000523:psychology / Q000592:standards*; D017144:Focus Groups; D006801:Humans; D010465:Perception; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians' / Q000592:standards*; D036301:Qualitative Research; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D006113:United Kingdom
keywords: Clinical nurse educators; clinical teaching; nursing education; participatory research; professional practice; qualitative research; student learning