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1London South Bank University.
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|April 27, 2017
Summary
A mental health nursing student recounts a critical incident during their first year, which tragically led to a service user's death. This experience profoundly impacted their early career development and learning in mental health care.
Area of Science:
- Mental Health Nursing
- Clinical Incident Analysis
- Healthcare Education
Background:
- A first-year mental health nursing student was involved in a critical incident.
- The incident resulted in the death of a service user.
Purpose of the Study:
- To reflect on the impact of a critical incident on a student nurse.
- To explore the learning derived from a service user's death.
Main Methods:
- Personal narrative and reflective practice.
- Qualitative analysis of a single critical incident.
Main Results:
- The incident served as a significant, albeit traumatic, learning experience.
- Early exposure to mortality influenced the student's approach to mental health care.
Conclusions:
- Critical incidents, while distressing, are pivotal in shaping competent mental health professionals.
- The need for robust student support systems following adverse events in mental health settings.
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