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It was huge! Nursing students' first experience at AORN Congress
Michelle Byrne1, Kelly Cantrell, Daphne Fletcher
1North Georgia College and State University, Dahlonega, USA.
AORN Journal
|February 7, 2004
Summary
Nursing students
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Perioperative Nursing
- Student Mentorship
Background:
- The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) seeks to enhance student recruitment into perioperative nursing.
- Understanding student experiences is crucial for effective program planning and future involvement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the experiential knowledge of nursing students attending the AORN Congress.
- To identify themes from student perspectives to inform AORN's recruitment and planning strategies.
Main Methods:
- Thematic analysis of journals from four first-year nursing students who attended the 2003 AORN Congress.
- Qualitative data collection and analysis.
Main Results:
- Five key themes emerged: "it was huge," "exhibits," "student program," "exploring the city," and "suggestions for future planning."
- Student engagement with the AORN Congress provided valuable insights.
Conclusions:
- Experiential knowledge from nursing students can improve AORN's strategies for recruiting students to perioperative nursing.
- Future planning for student involvement can benefit from incorporating student-generated themes and suggestions.