Nursing students' expectations regarding effective clinical education: A qualitative study

This study aimed to describe the expectations of Bachelor of Science nursing students regarding what constitutes an effective clinical education. In this study, a semistructured interview process was utilized with 17 nursing students studying in sophomore, junior and senior years in training units o...

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Published in:International journal of nursing practice 2014-10, Vol.20 (5), p.460-467
Main Authors: Esmaeili, Maryam, Cheraghi, Mohammad Ali, Salsali, Mahvash, Ghiyasvandian, Shahrzad
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
clinical education
Clinical medicine
content analysis
Education, Nursing - standards
expectations
Humans
Iran
Mentors
Nursing
Nursing education
nursing students
Qualitative Research
Skill development
Students, Nursing - psychology
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Summary:This study aimed to describe the expectations of Bachelor of Science nursing students regarding what constitutes an effective clinical education. In this study, a semistructured interview process was utilized with 17 nursing students studying in sophomore, junior and senior years in training units of hospitals affiliated with Tehran University of Medical Sciences. Content analysis was employed to analyse the data. Data analysis led to identification of three main themes: (i) appropriate communication and interaction between instructors and students; (ii) incorporation of both theory and practice in clinical education, with two subthemes, one being the presence of the instructor as a factor for reducing the gap between theory and practice and the other being evaluation based on appropriate criteria; and (iii) having specialized instructors, with a specific emphasis on the instructor's knowledge and motivation as important factors in learning. The findings reveal the significant role of mentors in providing effective educational and clinical experiences. Therefore, mentors must strive to develop their knowledge and clinical behaviours according to students' needs in clinical settings.
ISSN:1322-7114
1440-172X
DOI:10.1111/ijn.12159