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1Faculty of Health and Social Work, University of Plymouth, Centre Court, Drake Circus, Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom. mirren.baglin@plymouth.ac.uk
Nurse Education in Practice
|July 3, 2009
Summary
This study explored student nurses' experiences in community placements, finding that learning opportunities and supportive relationships significantly impacted skill acquisition and confidence. Findings inform future nursing education and practice.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Community Health Nursing
- Qualitative Research
Background:
- UK health policy emphasizes community and primary care, necessitating adaptation in nursing practice and education.
- Pre-registration nursing education, particularly practice placements, requires adjustments to meet evolving healthcare demands.
- Balancing the need for increased community nursing capacity with effective student support during placements is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore second-year student nurses' experiences during 12-week community-based practice placements.
- To assess the extent to which these placements met student nurses' perceived learning needs.
- To identify factors influencing student learning and confidence in community nursing settings.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study involving six second-year student nurses.
- Data collected through contemporaneous reflective diaries detailing lived experiences.
- Content analysis techniques used to identify emergent themes.
Main Results:
- Key themes emerged related to basic skill acquisition, development of professional relationships (mentors, patients, colleagues), and learning opportunities.
- Student nurses' confidence to practice was influenced by their placement experiences.
- The study identified facilitators and barriers to learning within community placements.
Conclusions:
- Community-based placements offer valuable learning experiences for student nurses, contributing to skill development and confidence.
- Effective mentorship and supportive relationships are vital for optimizing learning in community settings.
- Findings provide implications for enhancing pre-registration nursing curricula and practice placements in community health.
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