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Nursing students' experiences during a rural community placement programme in Namibia--2001.

S N Iipinge1, E S Venter

  • 1Department of Nursing Science, University of Namibia.

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|March 19, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Namibian nursing students gained confidence managing health issues through rural placements. Community-based learning proved as valuable as hospital training for their development.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Public Health
  • Rural Health

Background:

  • Namibian nursing curriculum revision integrated Primary Health Care (PHC) and practical field diversification.
  • Student nurses receive increased community exposure, enhancing their ability to manage health issues at the primary level.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the process of rural clinical placements for nursing students in Namibia.
  • To explore student nurses' experiences during these rural placements within the central health directorate.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative description of the rural placement program.
  • Collection and analysis of student experiences, encompassing both positive and negative aspects.

Main Results:

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  • Students demonstrated increased self-confidence in problem-solving and health issue management.
  • The rural placement program facilitated a comprehensive, family-centered approach to nursing care.
  • Learning in community settings was found to be comparable to traditional hospital-based clinical settings.

    • Conclusions:

    • Rural placements are effective in enhancing student nurses' problem-management skills and confidence.
    • Community-based nursing education is crucial for personal and academic development, comparable to hospital settings.
    • The revised curriculum successfully prepares nurses for comprehensive, community-oriented primary health care.