
A practical, human guide for clinical instructors who want to teach the nurse’s mind — not just the task.
After months of writing, revising, and refining, Teaching Clinical Judgment at the Bedside is now available.
Designed for nursing faculty, clinical instructors, preceptors, and nurse educators, this practical guide offers strategies to help students develop the clinical judgment skills needed for safe, effective patient care.
Available on Amazon and expanding to Barnes & Noble and additional retailers through IngramSpark.
Availability:
Available on Amazon and through major booksellers and library distribution channels through IngramSpark.
Author:
Gaston H. Herndon, MSN, RN
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I'm pleased to announce the release of my new book, Teaching Clinical Judgment at the Bedside.
Designed specifically for clinical instructors, faculty, preceptors, and nurse educators, this practical guide provides strategies to help students develop the clinical judgment skills required for safe and effective patient care.
Rather than focusing solely on tasks and memorization, the book emphasizes the thinking processes behind clinical practice, including noticing, interpretation, prioritization, anticipation, action, and reflection.
Readers will discover:
Availability:
Available on Amazon and through major booksellers and library distribution channels through IngramSpark.
Author:
Gaston H. Herndon, MSN, RN

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Welcome to the home of Teaching the Nurse’s Mind — a book and resource hub for clinical instructors who want to guide students with clarity, presence, and confidence. Here you’ll find practical tools, real clinical vignettes, and a grounded approach to teaching clinical judgment in action.
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