Clinical teaching behaviours of preceptors of undergraduate nursing students: results from a convergent mixed-methods study in Islamabad, Pakistan

Preceptors play a critical role in shaping undergraduate nursing students' clinical competence and professional identity. Enhancing preceptor training, institutional recognition and supportive policies can strengthen teaching effectiveness and optimise student learning outcomes.

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BMJ Open
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2026-02-01
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https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2025-110732
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Nursing education and management
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Clinical teaching behaviours of preceptors of undergraduate nursing students: results from a convergent mixed-methods study in Islamabad, Pakistan

Afsar Jan, Shumaila Yasir, Kainat Asmat, Saniya Raheel
BMJ Open
Nursing education and management
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Clinical teaching behaviours of preceptors of undergraduate nursing students: results from a convergent mixed-methods study in Islamabad, Pakistan

Afsar Jan, Shumaila Yasir, Kainat Asmat, Saniya Raheel
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Preceptors play a critical role in shaping undergraduate nursing students' clinical competence and professional identity. Enhancing preceptor training, institutional recognition and supportive policies can strengthen teaching effectiveness and optimise student learning outcomes.

BMJ OpenVol. 16(2)
Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University (PK)
Quality Education
Openalex Percentile: Top 52%
Nursing education and management
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