Summary and Acknowledgements

Summary

“From Anxiety to Action: A Clinical Instructor Guide to Confident Medication Administration” offers clinical instructors’ evidence-based strategies to help nursing students overcome apprehension and become proficient in medication administration. This guide is grounded in evidenced-based literature, research and professional hands-on experience emphasizing the critical role of clinical instructors in linking theoretical knowledge with practical skills. With a focus on ensuring patient safety and reducing student anxiety while learning medication administration, this guide highlights the importance of setting clear expectations in a safe and supportive learning environment. It presents a balanced teaching approach that navigates the complexities of medication administration alongside emphasizing the importance of safety protocols.

Key components include detailed preparation, structured pre-briefing sessions, incremental responsibility, and direct instruction to build foundational skills. The guide also underscores the importance of debriefing, constructive feedback, and reflective practice to solidify learning and encourage continuous improvement. Practical advice for addressing common challenges is provided, ensuring instructors and students can manage these situations effectively.

In summary, “From Anxiety to Action” serves as a resource, proposing suggestions based on the latest research and literature for clinical instructors. It aims to create an educational setting where students can confidently advance and scaffold this learning into skilled nursing professionals dedicated to patient safety and healthcare excellence.

We would like to thank eCampus for giving us this platform to share our learning experiences with clinical instructors and students as skilled nursing faculty and practitioners.