The significance of communities of practice: Norwegian nursing students' experience of clinical placement in Bangladesh

Aim The purpose of this study was to gain understanding of Norwegian students' experience of learning in clinical placement in Bangladesh without formal one‐to‐one supervision, by a personal mentor in the ward. Design Using focus group interviews with bachelor nursing students we explored the s...

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Published in:Nursing open 2015-04, Vol.2 (1), p.36-46
Main Authors: Jørgensen, Wanja, Hadders, Hans
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Apprenticeship
Childrens health
Clinical medicine
Clinical placement
clinical supervision
College faculty
Communities of practice
Cultural differences
Curricula
Focus groups
Hospitals
Learning
legitimate peripheral participation
Maternal & child health
nurse education
Nurses
Nursing
Nursing education
Participation
Recruitment
Students
Supervision
University colleges
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Summary:Aim The purpose of this study was to gain understanding of Norwegian students' experience of learning in clinical placement in Bangladesh without formal one‐to‐one supervision, by a personal mentor in the ward. Design Using focus group interviews with bachelor nursing students we explored the significance of ‘communities of practice’ in nursing practicum abroad, socialization and knowledge transfer. Method Seven third year bachelor nursing students enrolled in a clinical placement programme in Bangladesh participated in focus group interviews prior to their departure to Bangladesh, during their stay in Bangladesh and after their return to Norway. Results The Students’ marginality and ‘peripheral participation’ triggered insight and reflection. The challenging but advantageous position of the peripheral students was heightened further due to the lack of one‐to‐one supervision in the clinic. Their previous experience with problem based learning and group learning was an asset that made them more resilient and helped them to cope.
ISSN:2054-1058
2054-1058
DOI:10.1002/nop2.15