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International Journal of Nursing & Clinical Practices Volume 12 (2025), Article ID 12:IJNCP-417, 9 Pages
https://doi.org/10.15344/2394-4978/2025/417
Original Article
Clinical Instructors' Experiences in Facilitating and Evaluating Nursing Students in a Professional Practice Course

Farhana Madhani

Faculty of Applied Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, Brock University, Niagara Region, 1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way, St. Catharines, ON L2S 3A1, Canada
Farhana Madhani, Department of Nursing, Faculty of Applied Health Sciences, Brock University, Niagara Region, 1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way, St. Catharines, ON L2S 3A1, Canada
01 July 2025; 25 August 2025; 27 August 2025
Madhani F (2025) Clinical Instructors' Experiences in Facilitating and Evaluating Nursing Students in a Professional Practice Course. Int J Nurs Clin Pract 12: 417. doi: https://doi.org/10.15344/2394-4978/2025/417
The author used the Startup funds offered by the participating institution. Conflict of Interests There is no conflict of interest.

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