Norwegian nursing students' experience during clinical placement in an African country: Communication, relationship
Tove Kristin Greaker1, Solveig Kirsti Grudt1, Ingvild Aune2,3
1Department of Public Health and Nursing, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Sciences and Technology, Trondheim, Norway.
Aim:
The aim of this study was to gain a deeper understanding of the experience of Norwegian bachelor nursing students during clinical placement in an African country, with a focus on communication, relationship building and nurse identity.
Design:
Explorative, qualitative methods were used.
Methods:
The data consisted of individual written reflection notes from 8 students' clinical placement in Africa, and transcripts from one semi-structured focus group interview. The materials were analysed with systematic text condensation.
Results:
The students described their experience with the community of practice as challenging and enlightening. They found themselves in contexts where communication and language problems occurred. The students described how important relationships were for their practical training, and how this helped shape their nursing identity.
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