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[Student nurses faced with the palliative care approach].
1c/o Soins, Elsevier Masson, 65 rue Camille-Desmoulins, 92442 Issy-les-Moulineaux cedex, France.
Soins; La Revue De Reference Infirmiere
|June 9, 2021
Summary
Student nurses faced complex situations during the COVID-19 crisis, requiring them to learn palliative care on the job. This experience highlights the need for better support during unprecedented healthcare challenges.
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.
