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Student perceptions of support in practice.

Janice Gidman1, Annette McIntosh, Katherine Melling

  • 1Faculty of Health and Social Care, University of Chester, Parkgate Road, Chester CH1 4BJ, UK. j.gidman@chester.ac.uk

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Pre-registration nursing students require comprehensive support in clinical skills, documentation, and personal issues. Valued mentors possess key attributes, enhancing the student learning experience in practice settings.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Healthcare Professional Development
  • Student Support Services

Background:

  • Pre-registration nursing programs face challenges in adequately supporting students during clinical placements.
  • Effective support is crucial for developing competent and confident nursing professionals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the perceptions and experiences of pre-registration nursing students regarding support during practice placements.
  • To identify key areas where students need support and the qualities of effective mentors.

Main Methods:

  • A mixed-methods approach was employed, surveying both early-stage and final-stage nursing students.
  • Data collection focused on student-reported needs, valued mentor attributes, and experienced challenges and benefits.

Main Results:

  • Students identified clinical skills, documentation, and personal issues as primary support needs.
  • Valued mentor qualities included being knowledgeable, facilitative, and possessing positive personal attributes.
  • Newly qualified mentors and experienced students were perceived as highly supportive.
  • Key challenges involved work-life balance, finances, and managing emotionally demanding situations.
  • Positive aspects included patient care involvement, teamwork, and supportive mentor relationships.

Conclusions:

  • Student support in practice is multifaceted, requiring tailored frameworks that address clinical, personal, and professional development needs.
  • Effective mentorship is pivotal, with specific mentor characteristics and experience levels influencing student support.
  • Addressing challenges like work-life balance and emotional resilience is essential for successful nursing education.