Enhance on Clinical Education for Nursing Students with Videos: A Review of the Literature

Clinical education is the cornerstone of nursing education, essential to equipping students with the skills, knowledge, and attitudes required for professional practice. However, challenges such as limited clinical placement opportunities, varying levels of instructor support, and increasing student enrollment have necessitated the consideration of alternative or complementary teaching methods. One such method that is gaining prominence is video-based learning. The review synthesizes findings from peer-reviewed studies published for ten years (2015-2025), highlighting the diverse ways in which videos have been employed-including procedural demonstrations, scenario-based simulations, and reflective learning modules. Evidence suggests that video-based instruction enhances learning outcomes development, emotional-interpersonal development, and technological integration-accessibility. Moreover, video tools offer flexible, repeatable, standardized learning opportunities that accommodate various learning styles. Despite the numerous advantages, the literature also identifies challenges such as the need for high-quality, evidence-based video content, technological barriers, and the importance of integrating video resources with active learning strategies and instructor guidance. This review concludes that while video-based learning should not replace hands-on clinical training, it serves as a valuable adjunct that can enrich the educational experience and better prepare nursing students for competent, safe, and compassionate patient care.