護理是一門深受社會環境影響的臨床專業，面對持續變化的醫療環境，護理教育者應審慎思考護理專業目前面對的問題以及未來的趨勢，在護理臨床教育作變革，以因應目前及未來社會健康照顧的需求；文獻指出學生無法有效將課堂上傳授的知識應用在臨床實務上，本文將探討護理臨床教育的意義、要素及模式，並提出因應挑戰的建議。

Nursing is a clinical profession influenced by social and environmental change. Facing the continuing evolution of the medical practice environment, nursing educators should take into account both current issues and future trends. As nursing clinical education undergoes radical reform, it must address both current and future healthcare demands. Relevant articles in the literature indicate that students continue to face significant difficulties applying classroom knowledge to clinical practice. This article describes the meanings, purposes, elements and models of nursing clinical education as well as relevant factors of influence. We also offer suggestions for meeting future societal demands.