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Marilyn E Smith1, Mary Jane Smith1
1West Virginia University School of Nursing, 6700 Robert C. Bryd Health Sciences Center, Morgantown, WV 26506, United States of America.
Summary
Nursing students described compassion as emerging in challenging situations and developing through supportive relationships with faculty. This understanding can guide the teaching of compassion in nursing education.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Professional Development
- Qualitative Research
Background:
- Compassion is a critical element in nursing education.
- Understanding student experiences of compassion can inform faculty guidance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify themes in undergraduate nursing students' descriptions of experiencing compassion during their Baccalaureate nursing education.
Main Methods:
- Conventional content analysis was employed.
- Qualitative data analysis of student narratives.
Main Results:
- Compassion emerged in situations of student vulnerability (lost, confused, frightened, discouraged).
- It developed within relationships characterized by recognition, value, and understanding.
- Key actions included faculty taking charge, careful listening, patience, and presence.
- Outcomes included feelings of success, comfort, and belonging.
Conclusions:
- The study provides a student-centered perspective on compassion in nursing.
- A framework for teaching compassion based on these findings is proposed.
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