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Riding the emotional rollercoaster
1Abertay University in Dundee, Scotland.
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|March 9, 2017
Summary
First-year mental health nursing students may experience unexpected emotions during their initial surgical ward placement. Preparation for clinical settings should include emotional readiness for nursing practice.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Mental Health Nursing
- Surgical Nursing
Background:
- The transition to clinical practice is a critical phase for nursing students.
- First-year mental health nursing students often undertake placements in diverse clinical areas.
- Surgical wards present unique challenges and learning opportunities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the emotional experiences of a first-year mental health nursing student during a surgical ward placement.
- To identify the gap between anticipated and actual emotional responses in early clinical practice.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative reflection on a personal clinical placement experience.
- Narrative description of emotional responses encountered.
Main Results:
- Despite thorough preparation based on the placement profile, the student encountered unanticipated emotions.
- The reality of surgical nursing practice evoked a significant emotional response, highlighting the need for emotional preparedness.
Conclusions:
- Clinical placements, even when anticipated, can trigger unexpected emotional challenges for novice nurses.
- Nursing education programs should integrate emotional intelligence and coping strategies for diverse clinical environments.
- Further research is needed to understand the spectrum of emotions faced by nursing students in various specialties.
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