Student Challenges Clinical Practices

Scenario

A student questions or challenges the medication administration practices at the clinical site, based on their theoretical knowledge or previous experiences.

Handling Strategy

Open Discussion

Encourage a respectful dialogue where the student can express their concerns and provide evidence-based reasoning for the current clinical practices.

Educational Insight

Use this as an opportunity to discuss the rationale behind different practices and the importance of evidence-based care. Highlight how practices may vary between settings due to policy, patient population, or resource availability.

Professional Development

Stress the importance of adaptability and continuous learning in nursing practice, encouraging the student to keep an open mind and learn from the diverse approaches observed in clinical settings.

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From Anxiety to Action: A Clinical Instructor Guide to Safe and Confident Medication Administration Copyright © by Bojan Stoiljkovic; Debbie Kahler; and Jasmine Balakumaran is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.

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