A Guide for Novice Clinical Educators

Nurse educators may be asked to develop and deliver in-service education while still in the novice stage of learning how to provide clinical education. This article focuses on foundational information related to developing successful clinical education. The development of clinical education should be approached in a methodical manner to ensure successful delivery and results, and should include clear and concise objectives, content, and an evaluation. Steps and resources for writing objectives, creating and delivering content, and evaluating the effectiveness of in-service education are provided in this high-level overview that can be used as a guide for novice nurse educators.