Strategies for Nursing Instructors to Keep Students in the Learning Zone: A Narrative Review of the Literature

The findings reaffirm existing literature and highlight the need for quantitative research and consistent application of effective strategies. Integrating novel frameworks to apply these approaches will help instructors support students to remain in the learning zone and improve clinical learning outcomes.

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Nurse Educator
Published
2026-03-26
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https://doi.org/10.1097/nne.0000000000002151
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Nursing education and management
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Strategies for Nursing Instructors to Keep Students in the Learning Zone: A Narrative Review of the Literature

Cheryl Besse, Jill Zdunich, Hannah Pytlowany Unger
Nurse Educator
Nursing education and management
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Strategies for Nursing Instructors to Keep Students in the Learning Zone: A Narrative Review of the Literature

Cheryl Besse, Jill Zdunich, Hannah Pytlowany Unger
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Abstract

The findings reaffirm existing literature and highlight the need for quantitative research and consistent application of effective strategies. Integrating novel frameworks to apply these approaches will help instructors support students to remain in the learning zone and improve clinical learning outcomes.

Nurse Educator
University of Alberta (CA), University of Saskatchewan (CA)
Quality Education
Openalex Percentile: Top 3%
Nursing education and management
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