When their clinical nursing instructor feels anxious due to the multiple stressors in the clinical situation students can be infected, resulting in an increase in their own stress and anxiety. To deal with her own stress successfully the instructor should

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count to ten and then reflect on the situation before reacting. While a "time out" is one means of coping with stress, the instructor cannot leave the clinical unit while she is teaching. She should resolve her issues on her own without using students or staff as a support system. Calling a friend or colleague is appropriate but only after the instructor has concluded her work for the day and is off the unit.

When Their Clinical Nursing Instructor Feels Anxious Due to the Multiple