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Inocian EP, Kelly SH, Paragas ED, Felicilda-Reynaldo RFD, Turk MT. Relationship Between the Clinical Learning Environment and Caring Behaviors Among Baccalaureate Nursing Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Nurs Educ Perspect 2024; 45:242-244. [PMID: 38227638 DOI: 10.1097/01.nep.0000000000001231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2024]
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ABSTRACT Caring is a fundamental professional nursing value. This study examined the effect of the clinical learning environment (CLE) on nursing students' caring behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Valuing nursing work in the CLE increased the knowledge and skills aspect of caring behavior. Higher CLE scores in affordances and engagement and student centeredness increased the respectful deference of others and positive connectedness aspects of caring behaviors. These results may inform efforts to promote aspects of nursing students' caring behaviors during global health emergencies by enhancing the value of nursing work, engagement, and student-focused qualities of the CLE.
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- Ergie P Inocian
- About the Authors Ergie P. Inocian, EdD, RN, CNOR, CMSRN, is a clinical assistant professor, School of Nursing, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Susan H. Kelly, EdD, RN, CMSRN, CNE, CHSE, is a clinical associate professor, School of Nursing, Duquesne University. Emmanuel D. Paragas, Jr., DNS, APRN, FNP-BC, is a nurse practitioner, Department of Hematology, Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, West Virginia. Rhea Faye D. Felicilda-Reynaldo, EdD, RN, is adjunct faculty, Post University, Waterbury, Connecticut. Melanie T. Turk, PhD, RN, is an associate professor, School of Nursing, Duquesne University
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Paradiso C, Knoesel J. Nursing students' and faculty's experiences of first medication administration: A phenomenological inquiry. J Prof Nurs 2024; 52:94-101. [PMID: 38777532 DOI: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2024.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2023] [Revised: 03/30/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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BACKGROUND Learning medication administration is essential for nursing students, but the first time can be stressful and shape their clinical development. Previous research primarily focused on student knowledge and technical aspects. PURPOSE This phenomenological study helped explore the lived experiences of nursing students and faculty during student's first medication administration in the clinical setting to gain a deeper understanding of their thoughts, feelings, and perspectives. METHOD Semi-structured interviews were conducted with female student and faculty informants (N = 12). Using a phenomenological study, data were analyzed using van Manen's hermeneutic six-step research activity method. RESULTS Five overarching themes were found: administrating medication, (un)preparedness for complexities in the clinical environment, transformative experience, overcoming fears, and reaping the rewards. CONCLUSION First-time medication experiences are greater than an exercise in skill proficiency and may be improved if faculty provides more structured learning experiences and take sufficient time for student preparation in relating medication knowledge to the skill, technology usage, and supporting students' attitudes toward nurse-patient interactions. These are essential aspects of the medication administration learning process as nursing programs shift toward competency-based education. Clinical faculty also need support in their role as educators and to be facilitated to find this time, considering their multiple responsibilities.
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- Cindy Paradiso
- Pace University, College of Health Professions, Lienhard School of Nursing 861 Bedford Rd, Pleasantville, NY 10570, USA.
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- Pace University, College of Health Professions, Lienhard School of Nursing 161 William Street, New York, NY 10038, USA.
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Abbasi S, Maleki M, Imanipour M, Mardani A. Nursing students' experiences of teaching and learning during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review and meta-synthesis of qualitative studies. Int J Nurs Educ Scholarsh 2024; 21:ijnes-2023-0094. [PMID: 38407250 DOI: 10.1515/ijnes-2023-0094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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INTRODUCTION During the COVID-19 pandemic, the sudden transition to virtual learning led to several challenges for nursing students. This study aimed to synthesis nursing students' experiences of teaching and learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. CONTENT A meta-synthesis of qualitative articles were conducted. Three online databases were searched from December 2019 to December 2022. Qualitative studies and qualitative sections of mixed method studies were included. SUMMARY Twenty-four qualitative studies and seven mixed-method studies were included in the review. The findings consisted of one main theme "educational transformation", and three categories "challenging face-to-face clinical training", "transition from face-to-face to virtual education", and "support continua". The evidence indicated that during this health-related crisis, most of the training was provided as distance learning in various forms. According to the findings, distance education alone cannot replace face-to-face education and is suggested to be considered as a supplementary learning method. OUTLOOK This study provides a comprehensive understanding of nursing students' experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, offering practical implications for educators and institutions globally. The lessons learned can inform strategic decisions, policies, and practices to enhance the resilience and adaptability of nursing education in the face of unforeseen challenges.
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- Soheila Abbasi
- Department of Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Education, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Education, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Department of Critical Care Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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Ferri P, Stifani S, Morotti E, Alberti S, Vannini V, Di Lorenzo R, Rovesti S, Palese A. Nursing students' evaluation of clinical learning environment and supervision models before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: a comparative study. ACTA BIO-MEDICA : ATENEI PARMENSIS 2023; 94:e2023256. [PMID: 38054684 PMCID: PMC10734234 DOI: 10.23750/abm.v94i6.14750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM The COVID-19 pandemic has required a rapid reorganization of clinical training and supervision models for nursing education. The aim of this study was to compare students' levels of perception of the quality of the Clinical Learning Environment (CLE) using two different clinical supervision models. METHODS A comparative design was implemented. A convenience sample of second and third-year undergraduate nursing students (n=127) in clinical training in the 2018/2019 Academic Year (AY) received the usual nursing staff supervision model, while during the COVID-19 pandemic in the following year, they (n=69) received an individualized supervision model. Data were collected using three instruments: the Clinical Learning Environmental Quality Evaluation Index (CLEQI); the Clinical Learning Environment, Supervision and Nurse Teacher Scale (CLES+T); and a socio-demographic tool. RESULTS The mean total scores of both scales had increased in the second survey (CLEQI: M=57.88±11.8 vs. M=60.88±9.3, p=0.035; CLES+T: M=148.4±23.3 vs. M=154.5±21.9, p=0.037). The nursing students reported high levels of CLE quality with both supervision models, even though the individualized supervision model was rated significantly higher by the students than the staff supervision model. CONCLUSIONS Students supported by a personal supervisor during clinical training had a more positive experience and rated the quality of the tutorial strategies, learning opportunities, safety and nursing care, leadership style of the ward manager and overall CLE more highly.
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Park E, Park HR, Lee JH. Barriers to Learning Healthcare-Associated Infections Prevention and Control during Clinical Practicum among Nursing Students in Korea: A Focus Group Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:6430. [PMID: 37510662 PMCID: PMC10380072 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20146430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2023] [Revised: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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Healthcare-associated infections (HAI) refer to infections that patients may acquire from healthcare facilities through nursing activities. Nursing students involved in patient care are regularly exposed to an array of pathogens and clinical practicum is essential for them to appropriately practice HAI prevention and control. This study aimed to explore the barriers to learning HAI prevention and control experienced by nursing students during their clinical practicum. A qualitative study was performed using focus group interviews. A total of 12 nursing students from South Korea, consisting of six third-year students and six fourth-year students, were enrolled. Both groups had taken clinical practicum courses. Data were collected using semi-structured questions and analyzed with conventional content analysis. Barriers experienced by the participants when learning HAI prevention and control were limited learning opportunities, inadequate infection control-related knowledge, inadequate practicum experience, and passive learning attitudes. Addressing the identified barriers would allow nursing students to effectively acquire infection control competencies during their clinical practicum.
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- Eunyoung Park
- College of Nursing, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 35015, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nursing Science, College of Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28644, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nursing Science, College of Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28644, Republic of Korea
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Bassi E, Dal Molin A, Brugnolli A, Canzan F, Clari M, De Marinis MG, Dimonte V, Ferri P, Fonda F, Lancia L, Latina R, Poli ZG, Rea T, Saiani L, Palese A. Moving forward the Italian nursing education into the post-pandemic era: findings from a national qualitative research study. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2023; 23:452. [PMID: 37337231 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-023-04402-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2023] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND During the CoronaVIrus-19 (COVID-19) pandemic, nursing education has been dramatically transformed and shaped according to the restrictions imposed by national rules. Restoring educational activities as delivered in the pre-pandemic era without making a critical evaluation of the transformations implemented, may sacrifice the extraordinary learning opportunity that this event has offered. The aim of this study was to identify a set of recommendations that can guide the Italian nursing education to move forward in the post-pandemic era. METHODS A qualitative descriptive design was undertaken in 2022-2023 and reported here according to the COnsolidated criteria for REporting Qualitative research guidelines. A network was established of nine Italian universities offering a bachelor's degree in nursing for a total of 6135 students. A purposeful sample of 37 Faculty Members, 28 Clinical Nurse Educators and 65 Students/new graduates were involved. A data collection was conducted with a form including open-ended questions concerning which transformations in nursing education had been implemented during the pandemic, which of these should be maintained and valued, and what recommendations should address the transition of nursing education in the post-pandemic era. RESULTS Nine main recommendations embodying 18 specific recommendations have emerged, all transversally influenced by the role of the digital transformation, as a complementary and strengthening strategy for face-to-face teaching. The findings also suggest the need to rethink clinical rotations and their supervision models, to refocus the clinical learning aims, to pay attention towards the student community and its social needs, and to define a pandemic educational plan to be ready for unexpected, but possible, future events. CONCLUSIONS A multidimensional set of recommendations emerged, shaping a strategic map of action, where the main message is the need to rethink the whole nursing education, where digitalization is embodied. Preparing and moving nursing education forward by following the emerged recommendations may promote common standards of education and create the basis on for how to deal with future pandemic/catastrophic events by making ready and prepared the educational systems.
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- Erika Bassi
- Dipartimento di Medicina Traslazionale, Università del Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italia
- Ospedale Maggiore della Carità, Novara, Italia
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Traslazionale, Università del Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italia.
- Ospedale Maggiore della Carità, Novara, Italia.
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- Polo Universitario delle Professioni Sanitarie - Azienda Provinciale per i Servizi Sanitari (APSS) di Trento, Trento, Italia
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- Dipartimento di Diagnostica e Sanità Pubblica, Università degli Studi di Verona, Verona, Italia
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- Dipartimento di Scienze della Sanità Pubblica e Pediatriche, Università di Torino, Torino, Italia
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- Unità di Ricerca di Scienze Infermieristiche, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Roma, Italia
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- Dipartimento di Scienze della Sanità Pubblica e Pediatriche, Università di Torino, Torino, Italia
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche, Metaboliche e Neuroscienze, Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italia
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- Dipartimento di Area Medica, Università degli Studi di Udine, Udine, Italia
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Clinica, Sanità Pubblica, Scienze della Vita e dell'Ambiente, Università degli Studi dell'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italia
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- Dipartimento di Promozione della Salute, Materno-Infantile, di Medicina Interna e Specialistica di Eccellenza, Università degli Studi di Palermo, Palermo, Italia
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- Dipartimento di Sanità Pubblica, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Napoli, Italia
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- Dipartimento di Diagnostica e Sanità Pubblica, Università degli Studi di Verona, Verona, Italia
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- Dipartimento di Area Medica, Università degli Studi di Udine, Udine, Italia
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Zeleníková R, Gurková E, Pěrůžková R, Štureková L, Jarošová D, Kajander-Unkuri S. Self-assessed competence of final-year nursing students. Nurs Open 2023. [PMID: 36882940 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.1708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2022] [Revised: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/09/2023] Open
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AIM To examine the overall level of self-assessed competence of final-year nursing 'bachelors' degree students in the Czech Republic. In addition, the study aimed at the factors associated with the students' level of competence. DESIGN A cross-sectional observational study. METHODS Data were collected with the Czech version of the Nurse Competence Scale from 274 final-year nursing students of the bachelor's nursing program. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and multiple regression analyses. RESULTS Majority of the students (80.3%) assessed their level of competence as good or very good. The highest level of competence was assessed in the category of 'managing situations' (VAS mean 67.8) and 'work role' (VAS mean 67.2). Previous work experience in healthcare and successful supervisory experience had a positive association with self-assessed competence. Students who completed clinical placement during the COVID-19 pandemic assessed their level of competence as lower than students before the pandemic. No Patient or Public Contribution.
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- Renáta Zeleníková
- Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ostrava, Ostrava, Czech Republic
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- Department of Nursing, Slovak Republic, Faculty of Health Care, University of Prešov in Prešov, Prešov, Slovak Republic
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- Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ostrava, Ostrava, Czech Republic
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Palacký University in Olomouc, Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ostrava, Ostrava, Czech Republic
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- Department of Nursing Science, University of Turku, Finland, Turku, Finland.,Diaconia University of Applied Sciences, Helsinki, Finland
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Yoong SQ, Wang W, Seah ACW, Kumar N, Gan JON, Schmidt LT, Lin Y, Zhang H. Nursing Students’ Experiences With Patient Death and Palliative and End-of-life Care: A Systematic Review and Meta-synthesis. Nurse Educ Pract 2023; 69:103625. [PMID: 37004470 DOI: 10.1016/j.nepr.2023.103625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Revised: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023]
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AIM To synthesise the experiences of nursing students encountering patient death and caring for patients under palliative care or at end-of-life and their families in clinical settings BACKGROUND: Nurses are pivotal in caring for dying patients and families. It has been reported that nursing students feel unprepared in caring for dying patients and handling patient death. Understanding their experiences would better inform how palliative care education can be improved and how students can be better supported in clinical settings. DESIGN A qualitative systematic review and meta-synthesis METHODS: PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO, ProQuest and Google Scholar were searched for peer-reviewed articles and theses/dissertations published between 1 January 2012-25 Feb 2023. Qualitative studies of any design reporting nursing students' experiences of patient death, caring for patients under palliative care, at end-of-life, or with time-limiting diseases in clinical settings in English were included. Study quality was evaluated using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme tool. Data were synthesised using Sandelowski and Barroso's 2-step framework through a meta-summary using thematic analysis, which were then integrated into meta-syntheses using an event timeline. RESULTS The review included 71 studies from 26 countries (n = 1586 nursing students). The meta-summary contained 8 themes and 23 subthemes: (1) Communication experience with patients and families, (2) Satisfaction with care provided to patients and families, (3) Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on death and dying, (4) Perceptions of death and dying, (5) Impact of death, (6) Nursing education on palliative end-of-life care, (7) Support systems and coping methods, (8) Learning outcomes. The meta-synthesis depicted nursing students' experiences before, during and after encountering dying patients, families and patient death. Suggestions for nursing faculty and clinical staff on how they could equip students with necessary skills and knowledge and support them in clinical settings were also provided. CONCLUSIONS While caring for dying patients and families was beneficial to nursing students' learning and professional development, they encountered many challenges. Governments, clinical and academic nursing leaders must prioritise the integration of palliative care content into the curricula across nursing schools in face of increasing palliative and end-of-life care needs in patients. Nursing schools should ensure that students are adequately prepared by designing culturally and socioeconomically relevant curricula, integrating theoretical and experiential learning and offering students a thorough understanding of palliative and end-of-life care. Clinical staff and nursing instructors should support students emotionally and guide them in patient care.
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- Si Qi Yoong
- Alice Lee Centre of Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Alice Lee Centre of Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
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- Alice Lee Centre of Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Alice Lee Centre of Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Alice Lee Centre of Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore; Assisi Hospice, Singapore
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- Alice Lee Centre of Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Nursing, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Alice Lee Centre of Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore; St. Andrew's Community Hospital, Singapore
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Sireci F, Bellei E, Torre G, Ferrari F, Minardi V, Ghirotto L, Valzania F. Being a technician during COVID-19: a qualitative cross-sectional survey on the experiences of clinical neurophysiology technicians. Neurol Sci 2023; 44:429-436. [PMID: 36510090 PMCID: PMC9744665 DOI: 10.1007/s10072-022-06551-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND During the Sars-CoV-2 virus pandemic, Italy faced an unrivaled health emergency. Its impact has been significant on the hospital system and personnel. Clinical neurophysiology technicians played a central role (but less visibly so compared to other healthcare workers) in managing the COVID-19 pandemic. This research aims to explore the experiences of clinical neurophysiology technicians during the pandemic and contribute to the debate on the well-being of healthcare workers on the front line. METHODS We implemented a cross-sectional survey across Italy. It contained questions that were open-ended for participants to develop their answers and acquire a fuller perspective. The responses were analyzed according to the framework method. RESULTS One hundred and thirty-one responses were valid, and the following themes were generated: technicians' experiences in their relationship with patients, technicians' relationship with their workgroup and directors, and technicians' relationship with the context outside of their work. The first theme included sub-themes: fear of infection, empathy, difficulty, a sense of obligation and responsibility, anger, and sadness. The second theme contained selfishness/solidarity in the workgroup, lack of protection/collaboration from superiors, stress, and distrust. The last theme included fear, stress/tiredness, serenity, sadness, and anger. CONCLUSION This study contributes to building a humanized perspective for personnel management, bringing attention to the technical work of healthcare professionals in an emergency and the emotional and relational dimensions. These are the starting points to define proper, contextually adequate support.
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- Francesca Sireci
- Neurology Unit, Neuromotor & Rehabilitation Department, Azienda USL - IRCCS Di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Interactionist Cognitive Psychotherapy School, Padua, Italy
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- Neurology Unit, Neuromotor & Rehabilitation Department, Azienda USL - IRCCS Di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Neurology Unit, Neuromotor & Rehabilitation Department, Azienda USL - IRCCS Di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Neurology Unit, Neuromotor & Rehabilitation Department, Azienda USL - IRCCS Di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Qualitative Research Unit, Azienda USL - IRCCS Di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy.
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- Neurology Unit, Neuromotor & Rehabilitation Department, Azienda USL - IRCCS Di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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Chen J, Yang Y, Shen L, Zhang X, Hu R. Nursing students' expectations and career preferences before clinical placement in mainland China: A qualitative exploration. Nurse Educ Pract 2023; 67:103552. [PMID: 36669296 DOI: 10.1016/j.nepr.2023.103552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2022] [Revised: 01/01/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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AIM To explore nursing students' expectations and career preferences before their clinical placements. BACKGROUND Clinical placement is an important adaptation stage through which nursing students become nurses. Nursing students' expectations of clinical placement are not always met. There is a huge demand-supply gap in the nursing labor force and ensuring successful nursing placements could offset this gap. DESIGN This study adopted a descriptive qualitative design. METHODS Each participant was interviewed in the weeks before the start of their clinical placement. Interviews were semi-structured and audio recorded. Data were analyzed using Clarke and Braun's thematic analysis. RESULTS This study included 25 students (11 males and 14 females; age 20-21 years), which was sufficient to reach data saturation. We identified 138 codes and six themes emerged: a) expectations of role transition; b) expectations of self-enhancement; c) expectations of teaching styles; d) fears and worries; e) preliminary career preferences; and f) motivating and obstacle factors of engaging in a nursing career. CONCLUSIONS Nursing students had various expectations of their upcoming clinical placements alongside certain worries and fears. More predictive and targeted strategies need to be considered to ensure the success of clinical nursing placements. Further research should explore and verify strategies to meet nursing students' expectations and promote their preference for a nursing career.
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- Jingyi Chen
- The School of Nursing, Fujian Medical University, China
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- The School of Nursing, Fujian Medical University, China
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- The School of Nursing, Fujian Medical University, China
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- The School of Nursing, Fujian Medical University, China
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- The School of Nursing, Fujian Medical University, China.
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Russo S, Dellafiore F, Vangone I, Bassola B, Arrigoni C. The process of learning and professional development according to nursing students' experience during Covid-19: A constructivist grounded theory study. Nurse Educ Pract 2023; 66:103502. [PMID: 36462276 PMCID: PMC9672690 DOI: 10.1016/j.nepr.2022.103502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Revised: 09/29/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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AIM This study explored the experiences of nursing students with respect to learning processes and professional development during internships with COVID-19 patients to build a novel theoretical model. BACKGROUND The COVID-19 outbreak had a profound impact on the worldwide learning system and it interrupted the internship experiences of nursing students. After the second wave of COVID-19, to balance academic activities with COVID-19 containment, some Italian universities allowed nursing students' internships in COVID-19 units. This new experience may have influenced nursing students' learning processes and professional development, but this is yet to be investigated. DESIGN A qualitative study using a constructivist grounded theory (CGT) approach. METHODS Nursing students were recruited from two hospitals in northern Italy between January and April 2021. Data are gathered from interviews and a simultaneous comparative analysis were conducted to identify categories and codes, according to Charmaz's (2006) theory. RESULTS The sample consisted of 28 students. The results suggested the core category, that is the 'Students' sense of belonging to the nursing profession' and four main categories: (1) From knowledge to know-how, (2) A new relationship modality, (3) Sharing and socialisation and (4) Responsibilization. Finally, a premise and a corollary, respectively (5) Motivation and the (6) Circularity of the process, were identified. CONCLUSION Our study proposed a new theory of nursing students' learning processes in clinical contexts during internships with COVID-19 patients. Despite significant difficulties, the nursing students developed a unique learning process characterised by motivation. Therefore, our study provided insight into the learning process during a pandemic and investigated the support needed for nursing students to continue their internships.
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- Sara Russo
- Nursing Degree Course, University of Pavia, Section Istituti Clinici di Pavia e Vigevano S.p.A., Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, Section of Hygiene, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy,Correspondence to: Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, University of Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Oncology and Hematology-Oncology, IEO IEO-European Institute of Oncology, Milan, Italy
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- Nursing Degree Course, University of Milan, Section ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, Section of Hygiene, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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Choi YJ, Um YJ. Student nurse experiences in public healthcare clinical practice during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative study. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2022; 119:105586. [PMID: 36209595 PMCID: PMC9529338 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2022.105586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2022] [Revised: 09/13/2022] [Accepted: 09/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND The social crises induced by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic have had adverse effects on the global healthcare system. Public healthcare centers have restructured their services to address clinical needs at the forefront of the pandemic. This led to nursing students immersing themselves in clinical experience while practicing at public healthcare centers during the COVID-19 pandemic. OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to explore and understand the experiences of nursing students practicing in public healthcare centers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. DESIGN A qualitative study. SETTING A public healthcare center in Korea. PARTICIPANTS Twenty third-year nursing students from a university in Korea. METHODS A qualitative study design was used where students provided reflections on their experience in clinical practice at public healthcare centers. Data were collected between November 5 and December 17, 2021. Data were analyzed using the phenomenological approach proposed by Colaizzi. RESULTS Three categories emerged. Students immersed themselves in a practicum experience in public healthcare in response to COVID-19. Students recognized the challenges associated with providing healthcare services during the pandemic. The students expanded their field of interest to community nursing. CONCLUSION In the context of COVID-19, supplementing academic education and training for nursing students with experience in clinical practice at public healthcare centers enhanced the capabilities of future nurses. It increased confidence in their work and responsibilities.
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- Yun-Jung Choi
- Red Cross College of Nursing, Chung-Ang University, 84 Heukseok-Dong, Dongjak-Gu, Seoul 06974, Republic of Korea.
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- Depart of Nursing, Dong-Yang University, Gyeongbuk, Republic of Korea.
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Hung MSY, Ng WWM, Choi EKY. The Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Hong Kong Nursing Students' Mental Health and Quality of Life. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:15117. [PMID: 36429837 PMCID: PMC9690710 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192215117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Revised: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Evidence shows that university students, especially healthcare students, experienced considerable health impacts during COVID-19. This study examined Hong Kong general nursing students' mental health and quality of life during the COVID-19 pandemic. An online questionnaire composed of personal demographics, the Fear of COVID-19 scale (FCV-19S), the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale short version (DASS21), and the World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF) was used for data collection in early 2021. Among 380 respondents, 170 (45%) did not attend clinical practicum during the pandemic. Students who did not participate in clinical training scored lower in FCV-19S but higher in WHOQOL-BREF than those who participated (p = 0.001 or p < 0.001). FCV-19S and WHOQOL-BREF were negatively correlated (r = -0.623 to -0.446, p < 0.001). Slight negative correlations were found between the FCV-19S and DASS-21 scores. Although there were no significant differences in DASS21 (p = 0.294-0.931) between these two student groups, there was a considerably high prevalence rate of depression (57.1%), anxiety (47.6%), and stress (39.5%). Hong Kong nursing students, especially those who attended clinical practicum during the pandemic, experienced substantial emotional and quality of life implications. Local universities are recommended to organize appropriate interventions to prepare and support nursing students' wellbeing and health in coping with future disasters.
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- Maria Shuk Yu Hung
- School of Health Sciences, Caritas Institute of Higher Education, Hong Kong, China
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- Division of Science, Engineering and Health Studies, College of Professional and Continuing Education, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
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- Chinese Language Education and Assessment Centre, Lingnan University, Hong Kong, China
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Alcalá-Albert GJ, García-Carpintero Blas E, Gómez-Moreno C, González-Morón C, Sanz-Melero A, Robledillo-Mesa AS, Vélez-Vélez E. Back to Clinical Training during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Perspective of Nursing Students. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:14242. [PMID: 36361119 PMCID: PMC9658330 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192114242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2022] [Revised: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The COVID-19 pandemic has affected many areas of life, including the formation of nursing students. After the COVID-19 crisis, learning during clinical training created different challenges. Nursing schools are responsible for ensuring that structures are in place to facilitate coping in the changed clinical setting. This study aimed to analyze nursing students' perceptions during clinical training while caring for COVID-19 patients. MATERIAL AND METHODS A qualitative phenomenological study that explored nursing students' perceptions of learning in clinical settings with COVID-19 patients was performed. A total of 15 semi-structured face-to-face interviews were conducted with nursing students who carried out their clinical practices in COVID-19 units during February and April 2022. RESULTS Through content analysis, categorization, and the method of comparison constant, four categories emerged: feelings, challenges, coping methods, and clinical practices. The students had to learn to "work" with fear and uncertainty and self-manage the emotional burden using different coping techniques to deal with learning during their practices. Interacting with professors and clinical tutors during the clinical practice were positive experiences. CONCLUSIONS This study constituted an opportunity to build new and adapted educational approaches for teachers to train nursing students to deal with their emotions and thoughts in future pandemic situations.
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- Fundación Jiménez Díaz School of Nursing, Autonomous University of Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Registered Nurse, Fundación Jiménez Díaz University Hospital, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Registered Nurse, Fundación Jiménez Díaz University Hospital, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Fundación Jiménez Díaz School of Nursing, Autonomous University of Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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Boman LE, Stark ÅJ, Georg C, Silén C. The extraordinary makes the ordinary visible - nursing students' experiences of their learning in clinical practice during COVID-19: a qualitative study. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2022; 22:735. [PMID: 36284325 PMCID: PMC9595086 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-022-03796-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Revised: 09/19/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND The COVID-19 crisis had a significant impact on health care and nursing education as a large part of it is carried out in clinical practice. However, it is not known how the learning situations during the pandemic affected students' learning. To deepen the understanding of students' learning, learning theories within a constructive paradigm is used as a framework for this study. The purpose of the study was to explore nursing students´ perceptions of their learning in clinical practice during COVID-19. METHODS In this interpretative qualitative study, seven focus group discussions were conducted with 21 nursing students at different stages of the nursing programme, all of whom performed clinical practice during the outbreak of COVID-19. The analysis of the discussions was performed with interpretative content analysis related to theoretical assumptions about learning. RESULTS The learning situation was characterised by chaos and confusion affecting both the students' opportunities to learn and what they learned. Despite the uncertainty the students appreciated having experienced this unique situation, which contributed to valuable learning. Things otherwise taken for granted or not encountered before became visible. The learning processes were characterised by complexity and challenges that hindered or stimulated learning. It depended on the student's approach and the management of the clinical education. Concerns about one´s own and relatives' health, and not being able to finish studies, also affected learning. The students learned about important measures during a pandemic regarding hygiene, care organisation, communication, and the multifaceted role of the nurse. CONCLUSION Unpredictable situations such as a pandemic can lead to unique learning since "the extraordinary makes the ordinary visible". The students learned things additional to the formal learning outcomes, and the experiences strengthened their will to become nurses. Challenges due to a crisis can become important driving forces for learning, if not experienced as overwhelming. Some students felt they received space for own initiatives and responsibility while others felt lost and abandoned. Preparing for a crisis means preparing for an unknown future. Students therefore need to experience dilemmas and uncertain situations and reflect in a safe environment.
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- Lena Engqvist Boman
- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm. Postal address: Division of Nursing, Alfred Nobels Allé 23, C3, SE-141 83 Huddinge, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm. Postal address: Division of Nursing, Alfred Nobels Allé 23, C3, SE-141 83 Huddinge, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm. Postal address: Division of Nursing, Alfred Nobels Allé 23, C3, SE-141 83 Huddinge, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Learning, Informatics, Management and Ethics (LIME) Karolinska Institutet, Solna, Stockholm, Sweden
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An H, Park S, Lee J. Clinical Field and Alternative Clinical Practice Experience in a Pandemic Situation of Nursing Students Who Have Experienced Clinical Practice before COVID-19. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:13372. [PMID: 36293953 PMCID: PMC9603083 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192013372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2022] [Revised: 10/11/2022] [Accepted: 10/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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This study aimed to understand the experiences of nursing students who experienced clinical practice before the outbreak of COVID-19 on clinical field practice and alternative clinical practice adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic. A phenomenological study was conducted on 14 graduates who experienced clinical field practice and alternative clinical practice during a pandemic. Data were collected using individual in-depth interviews that were semi-structured. Data were analyzed according to Colaizzi's procedure. As a result of data analysis, five themes and 17 sub-themes were selected. The five themes were: alienation during the process of clinical practice change, regret caused by alternative clinical practice, alternative clinical practice as a supplementary measure, difficulties due to COVID-19, non-replaceable clinical field practice. It is necessary to consider using alternative clinical practices to complement the clinical setting and improve the quality of clinical practice in the post-corona era. To this end, it is necessary to supplement the disadvantages of alternative clinical practice, such as reduced concentration and lack of sense of presence, by applying integrated education using Edutech.
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- Hyeran An
- Department of Nursing, College of Nursing, Daegu Catholic University, Daegu 42472, Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Seoul Women’s College of Nursing, Seoul 03617, Korea
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- Department of Nursing Science, College of Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju-si 28644, Korea
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Xianjiao D, Fenfang L, Shihao C, Chenxi Z, Chuxia T, Ranran M, Wei L, Man Y. How to achieve self-growth as an intern nursing student in Intensive Care Unit: A qualitative study. Nurse Educ Pract 2022; 65:103490. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nepr.2022.103490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2022] [Revised: 10/25/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Castro C, Antunes R, Fernandes JB, Reisinho J, Rodrigues R, Sardinha J, Vaz C, Miranda L, Simões A. Perceptions and Representations of Senior Nursing Students about the Transition to Professional Life during the COVID-19 Pandemic. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19084466. [PMID: 35457334 PMCID: PMC9027933 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19084466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2022] [Revised: 04/02/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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The COVID-19 pandemic caused disruptions in education systems worldwide. The suspension of face-to-face lectures and clinical placements directly impacted nursing students’ learning. This study aimed to identify the perceptions and representations of senior nursing students about the transition to professional life during the COVID-19 pandemic. This descriptive, observational, cross-sectional study used a web-based survey from a convenience sample of 162 senior nursing students, from nine different nursing schools. Data collection was carried out in the second quarter of 2020. Male students have more negative representations related to training (p = 0.048); working students have a better perspective of professional integration (p = 0.038); students who are in a relationship have a more positive perception of interaction with patients (p = 0.047); those who have already defined a service of choice have less insecurity and less fear of making mistakes (p = 0.043). Those who report anxiety about their first place of work have more negative representations about the future in other professional dimensions. The COVID-19 pandemic represents a frequent concern among students. However, it is a dimension that does not negatively contaminate other representations about the professional future. Overall, students showed concerns regarding their performance in providing direct care to the patient and lived up to their fellow nurses’ expectations.
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- Cidália Castro
- Escola Superior de Saúde Egas Moniz, Caparica, 2829-511 Almada, Portugal; (C.C.); (R.A.); (C.V.); (L.M.); (A.S.)
- Centro de Investigação Interdisciplinar Egas Moniz (CiiEM), Caparica, 2829-511 Almada, Portugal
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- Escola Superior de Saúde Egas Moniz, Caparica, 2829-511 Almada, Portugal; (C.C.); (R.A.); (C.V.); (L.M.); (A.S.)
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- Escola Superior de Saúde Egas Moniz, Caparica, 2829-511 Almada, Portugal; (C.C.); (R.A.); (C.V.); (L.M.); (A.S.)
- Grupo de Patologia Médica, Nutrição e Exercício Clínico (PaMNEC)—Centro de Investigação Interdisciplinar Egas Moniz (CiiEM), 2829-511 Almada, Portugal
- Correspondence:
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- Centro Hospitalar Barreiro Montijo, 2830-003 Barreiro, Portugal; (J.R.); (R.R.); (J.S.)
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- Centro Hospitalar Barreiro Montijo, 2830-003 Barreiro, Portugal; (J.R.); (R.R.); (J.S.)
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- Centro Hospitalar Barreiro Montijo, 2830-003 Barreiro, Portugal; (J.R.); (R.R.); (J.S.)
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- Escola Superior de Saúde Egas Moniz, Caparica, 2829-511 Almada, Portugal; (C.C.); (R.A.); (C.V.); (L.M.); (A.S.)
- Centro de Investigação Interdisciplinar Egas Moniz (CiiEM), Caparica, 2829-511 Almada, Portugal
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- Escola Superior de Saúde Egas Moniz, Caparica, 2829-511 Almada, Portugal; (C.C.); (R.A.); (C.V.); (L.M.); (A.S.)
- Centro de Investigação Interdisciplinar Egas Moniz (CiiEM), Caparica, 2829-511 Almada, Portugal
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- Escola Superior de Saúde Egas Moniz, Caparica, 2829-511 Almada, Portugal; (C.C.); (R.A.); (C.V.); (L.M.); (A.S.)
- Centro de Investigação Interdisciplinar Egas Moniz (CiiEM), Caparica, 2829-511 Almada, Portugal
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