Methodological Considerations
The trustworthiness of this study is evaluated (Streubert& Carpenter, 2010). Credibility was established through
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prolonged engagement with participants and extended immersion. Member checking and peer reviewing were
done to verify the findings. Triangulation of data collection methods was also done as field note writing.
Transferability was enhanced by purposive sampling of nursing students who had experienced characteristics of
a good nurse teacher. Detailed description of results as well as returning to literature when interpreting the data
was done to support the results. An extensive audit trail was created to ensure confirmability.