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Practical nursing students' learning and assessment during work-based placement: A qualitative study
Välimaa Virpi1, Tuomikoski Anna-Maria2, Mikkonen Kristina3
1Research Unit of Health Sciences and Technology, University of Oulu, Oulu; Vaasa University of Applied Sciences, Vaasa, Finland.
Nursing Open
|May 24, 2023
Summary
Practical nursing students, mentors, and educators perceive work-based learning as a shared responsibility. Success hinges on student initiative, mentor support, and a secure learning environment provided by the workplace and educational institutions.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Work-Based Learning
- Healthcare Professional Development
Background:
- Work-based learning (WBL) is crucial for practical nursing education.
- Understanding perceptions of WBL stakeholders is essential for optimizing learning experiences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore practical nursing students', mentors', and educators' perceptions of student learning and assessment during WBL.
Main Methods:
- A qualitative descriptive study was conducted.
- Focus group interviews were held with 28 participants (8 students, 12 mentors, 8 educators).
- Data were analyzed using content analysis.
Main Results:
- Student responsibility, goal-orientation, and self-directed learning are key.
- Mentors act as crucial supporters and enablers of student learning.
- Educators guide both students and mentors, fostering goal-oriented learning.
- Vocational institutions and workplaces enable individual learning and ensure a secure environment.
Conclusions:
- Effective WBL in practical nursing requires active student engagement and strong support from mentors and educators.
- A collaborative approach involving students, mentors, educators, institutions, and workplaces is vital for successful practical nursing education.
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