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Emily J Cannon¹, Renee N Bauer

¹Author Affiliations: College of Health and Human Services, School of Nursing, Indiana State University.

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Area of Science:

Medical Education
Nursing Curriculum
Forensic Pathology

Background:

A medical-surgical nursing course has offered students autopsy viewing opportunities since 2012.
Autopsies are conducted by a forensic pathologist at a nearby hospital.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore nursing students' perceptions during an autopsy experience.
To understand the impact of forensic pathology exposure on nursing education.

Main Methods:

Qualitative analysis of archival data from anonymous online questionnaires.
Convenience sample of 23 baccalaureate nursing students.
Data collected over a 4-month period.

Main Results:

Students reported rich emotional, psychological, and knowledge-based perceptions.
Experiences varied based on individual student characteristics and cause of death.
Students found processing and debriefing activities crucial.

Conclusions:

Autopsies serve as vital learning tools for nursing students, particularly in advanced practice and forensic nursing.
Understanding anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology is essential for medical-surgical nursing concepts.
Post-autopsy debriefing is recommended to support student processing.