Clinical learning is an integral part of nursing education; yet, clinical education has been problematic. Why are some clinical experiences better than others? Various studies have indicated that not all practice settings are able to provide student nurses with a positive learning environment. The clinical learning environment is a multidimensional entity with a complex social context. Classroom learning environment research based on psychosocial educational conceptual frameworks has been well established in the past 30 years, with evidential benefits. Previous research on clinical learning environment was examined. However, minimal studies have been conducted on hospital learning environments from the psychosocial educational perspective. To maximize nursing students' clinical learning experiences, the author developed the Clinical Learning Environment Inventory based on the theoretical framework in psychosocial education. C linical education is a vital component in the curricula of nursing programs because it provides C student nurses with opportunities to develop competencies in nursing practice. The clinical learning environment is a multidimensional entity with a complex social context. Classroom learning environment

One hundred eight preregistration nursing students took part in this survey study, which assessed their perceptions of the clinical learning environment. Statistical data based on the sample confirmed the reliability and validity of the Clinical Learning Environment Inventory (CLEI), which was developed using the concept of classroom learning environment studies. The study also found that there were significant differences between students' actual and preferred perceptions of the clinical learning environments. In terms of the CLEI scales, students preferred a more positive and favorable clinical environment than they perceived as being actually present. The achievement of certain outcomes of clinical field placements might be enhanced by attempting to change the actual clinical environment in ways that make it more congruent with that preferred by the students.

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