ABSTRACT
This study aimed to identify effective and ineffective role of clinical nursing instructors. One hundred and four senior students were divided into two groups [52] fourth year students. The instrument was developed using characteristics of clinical instructors from the literature. The profile of an effective clinical instructor which emerged place the highest weight on personal characteristics and the lowest weight on interpersonal relationships for fourth year students. However, in relation to interns the highest weight was put on interpersonal relationship and the lowest weight on teaching practice. The results suggested that seminars and workshops regarding interpersonal relationships and teacher-student relationships should be encourage as part of their professional development. Moreover, nursing educators must face up to their responsibilities