Academic paper from 2013 in the field of sociology - medicine and health, course: practical instruction, language: German. Abstract: This paper addresses competent communication in practical instruction with nursing students and provides suggestions for the successful implementation of communication models in practice. With excellent communication, the goals of practical instructors can be achieved more quickly and effortlessly, while simultaneously making it easier for students to communicate appropriately, as the practical instructor serves as a role model. Numerous misunderstandings in practical instruction are often due to a lack of knowledge about effective communication models, whose practical utility and correct implementation are very important. Those who are convinced of themselves and their ideas, j.