Hi Mariann: Clinical is almost always an exciting experience for students. It can be a challenge to reduce anxious students from feeling so stressed they can't think. I think this is partly due to their (false) belief they arn't prepared well enough or know the material expected of them. Clinical can be overwhelming. Yet, by breaking down what is expected, demonstrating and making the students feel comfortable and welcomed in their new setting can contribute greatly to fears begining to diminish and being replaced with confidence and the excitement of experiencing the variety of resources the clinical site provides. Regards, Barry