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Nursing Students' Experiences About Clinical Practice Tutoring: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study
Álvaro Borrallo-Riego1,2, Eleonora Magni1,2, José Miguel Pérez-Jiménez1,2,3
1Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Podiatry, University of Seville, 41009 Seville, Spain.
Nursing students highly value clinical practice tutors. Enthusiastic tutors who foster respect and autonomy significantly improve student experiences during clinical placements, according to this study.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Clinical Practice
- Healthcare Professional Development
Background:
- Clinical practice tutoring is crucial for nursing education.
- Understanding student experiences is key to improving pedagogical approaches.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze nursing students' experiences with clinical practice tutoring.
- To identify factors influencing student satisfaction with clinical tutors.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional observational study of 179 fourth-year nursing students.
- Utilized a validated questionnaire and an open-ended question for qualitative feedback.
- Statistical analysis included Kruskal-Wallis test and thematic analysis with Atlas.ti.
Main Results:
- Significant differences in tutor perception dimensions were found across educational centers.
- Students reported high overall satisfaction with clinical practice tutoring.
- Qualitative data revealed eight key themes regarding student suggestions.
Conclusions:
- Clinical tutors play a vital role in nursing students' educational journey.
- Enthusiasm, active listening, respect, and autonomy promotion by tutors enhance student clinical experiences.
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