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"I Felt Alienated in the Operating Room": A Phenomenological Qualitative Study
1Kumluca Faculty of Health Sciences, Surgical Nursing Department, Akdeniz University, Kumluca-Antalya, Turkey.
Summary
Operating room (OR) clinical experiences for nursing students were short and difficult, yet crucial for professional socialization and career development. Students felt alienated but recognized the importance of teamwork and gaining professional identity.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Surgical Nursing
- Qualitative Research
Background:
- Clinical practice is integral to nursing education.
- Operating room (OR) settings present unique challenges and learning opportunities for students.
- Understanding student experiences in the OR is vital for effective professional socialization.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate nursing students' clinical experiences in the operating room.
- To evaluate these experiences in the context of professional socialization.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study using Heidegger's hermeneutic phenomenology.
- Data collected via semi-structured interviews with nine second-year nursing students after a 10-hour OR observation.
- Thematic analysis based on van Manen's approach.
Main Results:
- Students perceived OR practice as brief and challenging.
- Identified themes included feelings of worthlessness, alienation, and a lack of empathy.
- Students recognized the importance of teamwork and professional identity development.
Conclusions:
- OR clinical practice significantly impacts nursing students' professional socialization.
- Experiences, though difficult, are crucial for career guidance and identity formation.
- Students acknowledged the high standards and efficiency of OR teams.
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