What qualities make a good clinical instructor? 
Personal Skills
Works well within a team
Respect for all professions
Adept interpersonal communication styles
Honesty/Integrity
Problem-solving capabilities
Positive attitude
Professional Skills
Extensive medical and clinical knowledge
Reliable and dependable
Accountable for their actions
Professionalism (timeliness, proper attire, etc.)
Attention to deadlines
Critical thinking skills
Multicultural sensitivity
Teaching Skills
Enthusiasm for teaching
Fosters a positive environment that encourages learning
Establishes meaningful connections with students
Adapts to needs of students
Be a role model
Knowledge of teaching methods for different learning styles
Patience and understanding that students have different backgrounds and experiences
- Among these skills, I believe I am in possession of many of the more innate qualities, such as: a positive attitude, integrity, respect for inter-professional team members, and adept inter-personal communication skills. In terms of professional qualities, I am a reliable and accountable health care provider who: 1) acts according to deadlines and professional expectations, 2) exemplifies professionalism in my conduct, and 3) practices cultural sensitivity. Although I am proud of my critical thinking skills and clinical knowledge, I believe that these areas are constantly changing and expanding — and so the growth in these two domains is continually evolving.
- In terms of teaching skills, I consider myself as being an enthusiastic resource for others and I possess a desire to help and guide students and new hires. An example of this is my participation in the James Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship Program — not only as a fellow, but now as a professional who is creating a mentorship program for this year’s new cohort of fellows (2019-2020).
- I do consider myself a “learner” in many of the other domains I have listed in this category. I am hoping that completing the required courses for the Nurse Educator program at OSU will aid me in my endeavors to achieve these qualities.