Application of social learning theory in early clinical experience for nursing undergraduates: a qualitative research

Abstract

Objective To explore the effect of application of social learning theory in early clinical experience through the analysis of the early clinical experience of nursing undergraduates. Methods A total of 27 undergraduates of Grade 2013 from School of Nursing of a university were recruited. Early clinical experience curriculum was set up and after participation, the students were required to write and submit their diaries. Phenomenological analysis method of qualitative research was adopted to analyze and summary the diaries. Results Through observation of the mentor role model study, the students had a more profound understanding of nursing major, and promoted professional emotion. Conclusions Social learning theory in clinical nursing undergraduates early experience course has achieved good results, which promote the common progress of students and teachers, and should be actively advocating and promotion. Key words: Social learning theory; Clinical experience; Nursing students; Qualitative research