EDGE: Enhancing the Clinical Learning Experience: Evidence-Based Strategies for Clinical Preceptors (1 Class A CE)

Clinical instructors play a pivotal role in molding the next generation of nurse anesthesia professionals. They bridge the gap betweentheory and practice, ensuring that nurse anesthesia residents (NARs) are well-prepared for the demands of our profession. However, thereis a pressing need to equip clinical instructors with the tools they need to excel in their teaching roles.

Currently, nurse anesthesiologists transition into clinical instructors after completing their professional preparation. While they bring awealth of clinical expertise, this does not automatically translate into effective teaching within their specialized field. Many instructorsrely on personal learning experiences or mimic the approaches of their own past mentors, leading to varied and often inconsistenteducational experiences for NARs.

This presentation will provide nurse anesthesiologists with the knowledge of adult learning theories, cognitive domains of learning, andeffective knowledge integration strategies to empower clinical instructors to create dynamic, learner-centered clinical environments.Through evidence-based teaching methods and personalized learning objectives, clinical instructors can cater to the diverse needs andlearning styles of NARs. Our goal is to foster a more engaging and effective educational experience, ensuring that NARs achieve deeperlearning outcomes and reach their full potential as future nurse anesthesiologists. Join us on this journey towards optimizing the clinicallearning experience and transforming clinical education within nurse anesthesiology.