Activity 3. Clinical Teaching Concerns

My concern as a future Clinical Faculty

My concern as a future Clinical Faculty

by MANUEL LORENZO BULATAO -
Number of replies: 2

One of my main concerns about being assigned as a clinical teacher is my confidence in teaching, especially in such a high-stakes environment where student nurses are caring for real patients. I sometimes ask myself, Am I truly ready to take on this role? The responsibility feels overwhelming, and I want to make sure I’m not just supervising, but genuinely guiding and supporting student learning.

Through this Master’s in Nursing Education course, I’ve learned a lot and continue to grow. However, I know there are still areas I need to develop. For instance, I want to improve in asking the right kinds of questions, ones that promote critical thinking and clinical reasoning. I also want to strengthen my ability to give feedback that is both constructive and encouraging, Feedback that challenges students to improve without discouraging them.

I believe these skills are essential for creating a safe and supportive clinical learning environment. While I may have these concerns now, I also see them as opportunities for growth as I continue this journey toward becoming a confident and effective clinical teacher.

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Re: My concern as a future Clinical Faculty

by Rainier Del Rosario -
Yes sir being a clinical instructor is really have a huge responsibility compare to the classrom environment because clinical duty/area is the real world scenarion, handling real patients, it is the time the students need to apply what they have learned inside the classroom. As a clinical instructor in the are, your knowledge is also vital in teaching and guiding your students because we can't teach what we don't know. We sjould always 10 times advance to our students.
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Re: My concern as a future Clinical Faculty

by David Paul Ramos -
Hi Sir! Your reflection reveals a thoughtful and growth-oriented mindset, an excellent foundation for becoming a compassionate and competent clinical teacher. It's completely normal to feel overwhelmed at first, especially in a setting where both patient safety and student learning are at stake. What matters most is your commitment to improving, which is already evident in your self-awareness and willingness to learn.

To build your confidence in teaching, start by preparing focused clinical teaching plans with key learning objectives, potential scenarios, and guiding questions. Practice using Socratic questioning techniques to stimulate clinical reasoning (e.g., “What would happen if...?”, “Why do you think this intervention is necessary?”). You can also use structured feedback models like the "Sandwich Method" or Pendleton’s Rules, which balance praise and constructive suggestions to maintain student motivation while encouraging growth.

Consider pairing with a mentor or experienced clinical instructor to observe and debrief your sessions. This can help reinforce your strengths and identify areas to refine. Lastly, keep in mind that confidence grows with experience and reflection. Each clinical day is a chance to develop not just your students, but also your own teaching voice. You're on the right track trust the process and continue to embrace each learning moment.