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Integrating charity work into our role as future nurses.

Gabriella Gilbert1

  • 1Student nurse based in Gibraltar.

British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|October 17, 2017
PubMed
Summary

Student nurse Gabriella Gilbert gained valuable insights into care beyond hospital and primary settings through volunteer work. This experience broadened her understanding of diverse healthcare environments.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Healthcare Studies
  • Community Health

Background:

  • Traditional nursing education often focuses on acute and primary care settings.
  • Understanding diverse care environments is crucial for holistic patient care.
  • Student nurses benefit from exposure to varied healthcare contexts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the impact of voluntary work on a student nurse's understanding of care.
  • To investigate learning experiences outside of standard clinical placements.
  • To highlight the value of non-traditional healthcare settings in nursing education.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative reflection on voluntary work experience.
  • Observation and participation in community-based care settings.
  • Self-assessment of enhanced understanding of patient care.

Main Results:

  • Voluntary work provided exposure to unique patient needs and care challenges.
  • Experience fostered a deeper appreciation for social determinants of health.
  • Enhanced understanding of care coordination across different services.

Conclusions:

  • Voluntary work significantly expands a student nurse's perspective on healthcare.
  • Exposure to diverse settings is essential for developing well-rounded nursing skills.
  • Community-based volunteer opportunities should be encouraged in nursing curricula.

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