Continuity lacking between clincial instructors

[bren3299]

HI,

I am a clinical instructor in Canada. I started this position 1 1/2 years ago and I was immediately struck with the lack of orientation, direction and absence of a curriculum for the clinical setting. Are things similar out there?

This is a relatively new program with very rapid growth so I believe the numbers just made it necessary to hire staff quickly and with such high turnover among clinical instructions no time was invested in preparing them (myself included)for the job.

I am trying to assist in the development of an orientation package and a type of "cirriculum" or even set guidelines for each year of the program that all instructors, regardless of the area they are teaching in, could adhere to to help students come out with a more equal and secure footing from year to year in the program. I have tried to access any examples of existing program information from other schools but have not had much luck on the WEB. I am looking for an actual list of concrete teaching goals for the clinical setting. Not generalities like "able to deliver care in an organized manner" but like, "in the first year of the 4 year program the student will work with the instructor to develop a clinical daily worksheet that addresses this student's individual organizational needs".

Does anyone know of some good articles, links, etc. that could help me with this mission? I really believe with even a little effort toward continuity the students could be getting a much better education on the wards then they are currently receiving.

TIA,

Brenda