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Area of Science:

Nursing Research
Qualitative Research
Geriatric Care

Background:

Individual experiences in professional practice are valuable but underutilized in nursing research.
Finnish practical nurses in elder care share experiences with similar roles in other systems, such as UK's SENs.
The evolving complexity of healthcare necessitates adaptation and further training for nursing staff.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the lived experiences of practical nurses in Finnish elder care settings.
To identify key themes and challenges faced by these nurses in their professional practice.
To understand the impact of increasing care complexity on the role and training needs of practical nurses.

Main Methods:

Collection of oral biographical narratives.
Qualitative analysis of experiences from two practical nurses in elder care.
Comparative analysis of experiences with similar nursing roles.

Main Results:

Emerging themes include a subordinate position within the ward hierarchy.
Repetitive tasks were a dominant aspect of their daily work.
Increasing care complexity presents a challenge, necessitating higher qualifications for Finnish practical nurses.

Conclusions:

The study underscores the importance of practical nurses' experiences in elder care.
Finnish practical nurses face hierarchical and task-related challenges.
There is a clear need for enhanced qualifications and training to address the evolving demands in elder care nursing.