A Program Evaluation of Nursing School Clinicals: Creating Partnerships for Success

Aim: In this assessment, to attract the students to remain in the local area, the local hospital partnered with the local university and established clinical experiences and training opportunities for students in the nursing program. Background: The Hospital created opportunities for students to experience multiple modalities of healthcare in clinical and start the training for residency opportunities before graduation. Method: This evaluative study utilized a mixed methodological approach to analyze the academic partnership program of the University and the Hospital (referred to as the Partnership). To explore this relationship, a retrospective study was conducted. The study triangulated information from questionnaires and student reflections of clinical experiences. Results: The culture of the Partnership helped build strong relationships and fill the gap of satisfaction. Organic teaching, mission orientation, and positive communication created an environment of primarily positive relationships. Conclusion: Personality was the primary contributor to creating positive links between students and staff