Nursing student perspectives on clinical instructor performance

Abstract

The rapid development of higher education in nursing and science and technology in Indonesia is still having problems related to the quality of learning, student graduates, and variations in academic quality that affect the quality of higher education. The perspective of nursing students is deemed a crucial factor for assessment and plays a significant role in enhancing learning activities and clinical practices. This study aimed to assess the perspectives of nursing students regarding the performance of their clinical instructors. This study employed a quantitative descriptive research design with an explanatory survey approach, utilizing a cross-sectional methodology. The criteria for selecting respondents consisted of 3rd and 5th-semester students who had completed clinical nursing practice in hospitals. The primary variable examined in this research was the performance of clinical instructors. Data collection was conducted using an instrument in the form of a Course Experience Questionnaire (CEQ) that employed a Likert scale to measure student perspectives on clinical instructor performance. To analyze the correlation between student satisfaction and the five aspects of the CEQ, Spearman's Rho correlation was employed. Nursing student perspectives on clinical instructor performance using CEQ-23 have an overall effect on student satisfaction with a p-value of 0.000. The aspect that has the most influence on student satisfaction was the scale of Generic Skills with 67,7%. Technical proficiency and effective communication skills, clinical instructors must also possess a comprehensive understanding of their roles and functions in guiding students. To enhance the quality of teaching and institutions, it is essential to establish teaching objectives that prioritize the development of general skills and ensure that students comprehend these objectives. Moreover, it is crucial to maintain manageable workloads for instructors. Clinical instructors should consistently offer valuable feedback and guidance to students.