Experiences of Newly Admitted Nursing Students in Theoretical and Clinical Practice
Lekkas, Elena; Mwanakayaya, Naomi; Uzoka, Zeal; Ogie-Osahon, Cynthia (2016)
Lekkas, Elena
Mwanakayaya, Naomi
Uzoka, Zeal
Ogie-Osahon, Cynthia
Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulu
2016
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201605198778
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201605198778
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The clinical and classroom environment provides opportunities for student learning and widens the scope of them acquring competencies in the nursing profession. During the first year of nursing school, any unpleasant or delightful encounter by students in these environments of study may influence their learning outcome. The aim of this study was to find out the experiences of the first year nursing students in classroom and practice area as well as its consequence on their wellbeing and the coping skills they utilized.
This study was carried out through a qualitative research approach. Participants were first year nursing students without prior healthcare knowledge but have undergone clinical placement in their current degree program. Data was collected from eight students via semi-structured group interview using an audio recorder and written notes. Analyzing the data was achieved by content analysis.
Three major themes emerged from the findings: (1) Nursing students experiences of theoretical studies- participants gracefully welcomed the concept of group work and virtual studies and echoed its sigficance in nursing advancement. (2) Clinical experience- students appreciated the supports rendered by mentors and supervisors. (3) Coping skills applied by the students. The result of this research greatly showed that the nursing students’ experiences in the training areas were satisfactory except in aspects of language barrier and cumbersome assignment that gives them less opportunity to immerse in understanding the lecture.
This study was carried out through a qualitative research approach. Participants were first year nursing students without prior healthcare knowledge but have undergone clinical placement in their current degree program. Data was collected from eight students via semi-structured group interview using an audio recorder and written notes. Analyzing the data was achieved by content analysis.
Three major themes emerged from the findings: (1) Nursing students experiences of theoretical studies- participants gracefully welcomed the concept of group work and virtual studies and echoed its sigficance in nursing advancement. (2) Clinical experience- students appreciated the supports rendered by mentors and supervisors. (3) Coping skills applied by the students. The result of this research greatly showed that the nursing students’ experiences in the training areas were satisfactory except in aspects of language barrier and cumbersome assignment that gives them less opportunity to immerse in understanding the lecture.