[Student nurses faced with the palliative care approach].

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Education
• Nursing Training
• Palliative Care

Background:

• The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted healthcare systems globally.
• Student nurses were deployed to frontline roles, often lacking adequate preparation and support.
• This created an urgent need for on-the-job learning in critical care areas like palliative care.

Purpose of the Study:

• To examine the effects of the COVID-19 crisis on student nurse training.
• To understand how student nurses acquired palliative care skills during the pandemic.
• To identify challenges and support needs for student nurses in crisis situations.

Main Methods:

• Qualitative analysis of student nurse experiences.
• Case study of frontline training during the pandemic.
• On-the-job learning assessment in palliative care.

Main Results:

• Student nurses encountered complex patient care scenarios without sufficient support.
• Palliative care competencies were largely developed through direct, daily patient interaction.
• The crisis necessitated rapid adaptation and self-directed learning.

Conclusions:

• Student nurses' training was profoundly altered by the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Frontline experiences accelerated the learning of essential palliative care skills.
• Enhanced support systems are crucial for nursing students facing healthcare crises.