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Hospice care: a unique clinical experience for MSN students
The American Journal of Hospice & Palliative Care
|January 1, 1992
Summary
Hospice care offers rewarding clinical experiences for nursing students, challenging negative perceptions. This study highlights the positive educational outcomes and faculty
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Palliative Care
- Hospice Care
Background:
- Negative perceptions of hospice care exist among nursing professionals, including graduate students.
- Beliefs that hospice clinicals are depressing and unrewarding are prevalent.
- These perceptions may hinder students' engagement with palliative care settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss learning experiences in hospice settings for Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) students.
- To evaluate the alignment of hospice clinical experiences with graduate course objectives.
- To highlight the positive and unique outcomes of hospice clinicals for nursing education.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative exploration of student learning experiences in hospice settings.
- Analysis of how hospice experiences align with MSN curriculum goals.
- Identification of factors influencing student perceptions and learning.
Main Results:
- Hospice clinical experiences provide unique learning opportunities that challenge preconceived notions.
- Students report a re-examination of knowledge, values, and concepts.
- Positive outcomes include personal and professional growth, and a deeper understanding of end-of-life care.
Conclusions:
- Hospice care offers a valuable and rewarding clinical setting for nursing education.
- Faculty guidance is crucial in facilitating the transformative learning process.
- Further educational research is needed to systematically characterize and quantify these experiences.