This article presents part of the findings of this study. After describing the nature of student-teacher connection, the discussion focuses on the influence of teachers and other factors on the formation of student-teacher connection. Relevance is given to this discussion by describing the outcomes of connection for students' clinical learning experiences.

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Acknowledging student-teacher connection as a place of possibility highlights the importance of student-teacher relationship to students' learning and raises implications for preparation and evaluation of educators, and educational practice within the international nursing arena. Of note is the need for the preparation of educators to include a focus of developing relational competence as well as evaluation processes that consider the teacher-in-relationship. Regardless of the educational setting, educators are challenged to consider their beliefs and actions and the influence these exert on relationships with students. Further research exploring specific possibilities within connection is required.

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