Keywords

accelerated nursing program, clinical nursing education, coach model, nursing education, preceptor

 

Authors

  1. Wise, Tiffani MSN, APRN, CCRN, FNP-c
  2. Gautam, Bibha PhD, RN, CNE
  3. Harris, Rebbecca MSN, MHA, RN
  4. Casida, Deborah MSN, RN
  5. Chapman, Rachel MSN, RN, CCRN
  6. Hammond, Lori DNP, RN-BC

Abstract

The coach model is an innovative approach to clinical education in which registered nurses facilitate clinical instruction. The nursing students are assigned with a specific coach throughout the 12-month accelerated baccalaureate nursing curriculum. The purpose of this article is to share our experience using the coach model for students' clinical education including the benefits, challenges, and outcomes.