A Phenomenological Study on Substance Use and Misuse Among Nursing Students

Background: There is a critical need to identify and understand the current trends in substance use as well as effective approaches to manage and deter nursing students from misusing drugs. This qualitative study explored the lived experiences, attitudes, and perceptions of prelicen-sure nursing stu...

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Published in:The Journal of nursing education 2021-11, Vol.60 (11), p.607-613
Main Author: Rattner, Ilene
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alcohol
Bipolar disorder
Curricula
Data analysis
Drug abuse
Drug use
Health aspects
Interviews
Malpractice
Management
Marijuana
Medical personnel
Mental disorders
Mental health
Nursing
Nursing education
Nursing schools
Nursing Students
Post traumatic stress disorder
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Prevention
Psychological aspects
Qualitative research
Risk factors
Social aspects
Students
Substance Abuse
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Summary:Background: There is a critical need to identify and understand the current trends in substance use as well as effective approaches to manage and deter nursing students from misusing drugs. This qualitative study explored the lived experiences, attitudes, and perceptions of prelicen-sure nursing students about substance use and misuse and the management of substance use disorders among nursing students during nursing school. Method: Using a phenomenological research design, 14 semistructured in-depth interviews were conducted. Results: Findings from the data analysis revealed the following six themes: mental health-related issues, stressors, fears and reservations, stigma, seeking help, and awareness. Conclusion: The findings from this study corroborate and build on prior research illustrating nursing students encounter complex challenges that can contribute to drug-seeking behaviors during their prelicensure nursing program. Nurse educators must address these factors and their students' potential decisions to misuse drugs. [J Nurs Educ. 2021;60(11):607–613.]
ISSN:0148-4834
1938-2421
DOI:10.3928/01484834-20210913-01