How does the student nurse best prepare for the clinical experience?
1.
Practice and review procedure for performing skills
2.
Review class notes for the past week
3.
Walk through the clinical facility
4.
Show up for clinical 1 hour early
ANS: 1
Being prepared for clinical means understanding what types of interventions you may be called upon to perform. Practicing skills, reviewing procedures, and understanding facility rules are ways you can prepare for the clinical experience.
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