Lived Experiences of First Time Baccalaureate Nursing Students in the Clinical Practice

Maria Jocelyn B. Natividad, Ibtehal I. Qazanli and Khalid A. Aljohani

Global Journal of Health Science, 2020, vol. 12, issue 13, 86

Abstract: INTRODUCTION- Nursing students’ first clinical exposure may raise anxiety as they question their ability and experienced a lack of confidence as they adjust themselves in the clinical learning environment. AIM- To explore the lived experiences of first-time Baccalaureate nursing students in the clinical area. METHODS- A phenomenological qualitative research design was utilized where 18 Baccalaureate nursing students were individually interviewed. Data were analyzed using the seven steps of Collaizi’s method. RESULT- Three main themes that emerged were clinical practice on the first-hand look; uncertainties in a new learning environment; and nursing as a life-changing experience. Subthemes were recorded and explained in the research report. CONCLUSION- Nursing students who had their first-ever exposure to clinical practice had various experiences both positive and negative. The Nursing College must emphasize comprehensive orientation before students’ exposure to clinical practice.

Date: 2020
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