Intern Nursing Students Research Articles

Problems Facing Intern Nursing Students and Its Relation with their Perceived Stress

Problems Facing Intern Nursing Students and Its Relation with their Perceived Stress

The Compliance of Intern Nursing Students With Isolation Precautions; During COVID-19 Pandemic Process

Aim: The present study was conducted to determine the level of compliance of intern nursing students with isolation precautions and the factors affecting them.Material and Method: The research was carried out with fourth-year nursing students in the internship program in a university hospital between December 2020 and April 2021. The data were collected using the “Participant Information Form” and the “Isolation Precautions Compliance Scale”. Results: It was determined that the students received a total of 76.11±9.86 points from the Isolation Precautions Compliance Scale. The statistical analysis indicated that there was no significant difference between the compliance with isolation precautions and the variables of age, gender, the type of the clinic, the training received about isolation precautions and providing care to the isolated patient (p>0.05). However, it was found that the difference between the compliance with isolation precautions and the variables of the pandemic process and knowing the infection rate of the institution was significant (p<0.05).Conclusion: It was concluded that the compliance of the intern nurses with isolation precautions was quite high.

Factors Affecting the Occupation Choices of Intern Nursing Students and Their Effects on Professional Value Perceptions: A Cross-Sectional Study

Factors Affecting the Occupation Choices of Intern Nursing Students and Their Effects on Professional Value Perceptions: A Cross-Sectional Study

Effect of Emergency Obstetric Protocol on the Performance of Interns Nursing Students

Background: obstetric emergencies are life threatening medical condition that occurs during pregnancy, labor, or in the postpartum period. Moreover, internship offer carefully planned, monitored work experience which allow the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills in a professional setting. Aim: to evaluate the effect of emergency obstetric protocol on the performance of intern nursing students. Subjects and Methods: a quasi experimental design was utilized. Sample: a convenient sample, all female intern nursing students (100) in the technical institute of nursing, faculty of nursing Ain- Shams University in the academic year (2019/2020) and Purposive sample, 59 conscious women with obstetric emergencies who agreed to participate in the study and with non co- morbid condition. Setting: The study was conducted in technical institute of nursing faculty of nursing and in emergency unit, intensive care unit and labor unit of maternity hospital Ain- Shams University. Tools: Tool 1 self- administered structured questionnaire sheet, Tool 2 observational checklist Tool 3 maternal satisfaction questionnaire sheet. Results: showed statistically significant improvements in intern nurses’ knowledge and practical skills related to emergency obstetric care immediately post protocol intervention and in follow up phase and increase women satisfaction level toward care provided by intern nurse, study confirmed statistically significant positive correlation between intern nurse’s knowledge and practice related to emergency obstetric care post intervention and statistically significant positive correlation between intern nurse’s knowledge, practice and women satisfaction post protocol intervention. Conclusion: Implementing emergency obstetric protocol had a positive effect on the performance of intern nursing students. Recommendations: Dissemination of emergency obstetric protocol for all intern nursing students in technical nursing institutions this will be effective in improving their performance.

What Intern Nursing Students in Turkey Think About Death and End-of-Life Care? A Qualitative Exploration.

This descriptive qualitative study was planned to determine the views of intern nursing students about death and end-of-life care. The study was completed with 12 intern students based on the criterion of data saturation. As a result of the study, the categories of ‘end,’ ‘uncertainty,’ ‘fear,’ ‘beginning,’ ‘helplessness’ under the theme of death, ‘ensuring peace,’ ‘continuing communication’ ‘providing psychosocial/spiritual support,’ ‘acting in conformity with principles of ethics/morality,’ ‘continuing to provide physical care,’ ‘supporting the family,’ ‘making the best use of the limited remaining time or helping the patient’s last wishes come true’ under the theme of end-of-life care emerged.

Is there a relationship between nursing students’ smartphone use, their fear of missing out and their care-related behaviour?

AimThis study aims to determine the relationship between smartphone use among intern nursing students, fear of missing out and their care-related behaviour. BackgroundToday, smartphone use is common and fear of missing out is a prominent issue in our society; this behaviour and issue are linked and may lead to adverse consequences. Design: The study is conducted as a cross-sectional design. MethodsThe target population in this research consists of senior nursing students (n = 101). There was no sampling selection and the study was completed with 97 students who agreed to participate in the research. Data were collected with introductory questionnaire forms, the Smartphone Addiction Scale (SAS), the Fear of Missing Out Scale (FoMOs) and the Caring Assessment Questionnaire (Care-Q). The valid and reliable SAS, FoMOs and Care-Q were transformed into online forms and the link was distributed to the participants via online Google forms. ResultsBased on the results of the study, the mean scores were 83.30 ± 2.21 of SAS, 21.56 ± 6.42 for FOMOs and 5.54 ± 0.87 for Care-Q scale. There were statistically significant differences between gender and Care-Q score and between the duration of smartphone use, daily smartphone usage time and SAS score (p < 0.05). There was a weak positive relationship between SAS and FoMOs scale scores, along with a weak negative relationship between the accessibility and comfort sub-dimensions of the SAS and Care-Q scale. Also, the SAS score explains 0.4% of the comfort subscale of the Care-Q scale (p < 0.05). ConclusionsFurther research focusing on nursing students is recommended to identify potential adverse effects created by the use of smartphones and the fear of missing out. In addition, educators are recommended to develop guidelines and prepare new policies for smartphone use to minimise the potential negative effects of smartphone use and fear of missing out on student care behaviour.

Mental strain and changes in psychological health hub among intern-nursing students at pediatric and medical-surgical units amid ambience of COVID-19 pandemic: A comprehensive survey

COVID-19 pandemic brings with it a new reality and changes in the context of traditional nursing clinical training. Intern-nursing students face challenges in providing care for suspected and confirmed patients with COVID-19. This cross-sectional descriptive study aimed to explore the mental strain and changes in the psychological health hub among the intern-nursing students during COVID-19 pandemic. A sample of 150 intern-nursing students from 13 pediatric and medical-surgical units at Alexandria University Hospitals completed the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome COVID-19 Staff Questionnaire and rated their psychological distress on the General Health Questionnaire. Study results revealed that the most stressful factors were related to possibility of getting COVID-19 infection (2.89 ± 0.39) and transmitting it to their families (2.72 ± 0.62). Moreover, the availability of cure or vaccine for the disease was the most important motivational factor to participate in future outbreaks (2.64 ± 0.77). Regarding intern-nursing students' psychological health hub, 77.3% of them felt under strain, worthless and depressed (64.7%, 62.7%) since the influx of COVID-19 pandemic. Binary logistic regression indicated that students' age (23–24), clinical experience (8 months) and clinical placement in adults’ units served as risk factor for developing psychological distress while, male gender and training in pediatric units were protective factors. Designating an emergency psychiatric unit for ongoing monitoring and providing psychological first aids to the vulnerable health care providers is recommended.

The relationship between personality dimensions, spirituality, coping strategies and clinical clerkship satisfaction among intern nursing students: a cross-sectional study

BackgroundThe clinical clerkship is a crucial stage in nursing training, yet a dissatisfaction at this stage may cause a nurse to quit in future. This study aimed to investigate the relationship among personality dimensions, spirituality, coping strategies and clinical clerkship satisfaction among intern nursing students.MethodsThis was a correlational, cross-sectional study. A total of 293 Iranian nursing students, who were fulfilling their clinical clerkship at university-affiliated hospitals in Tehran, were selected using cluster random sampling. All participants were provided with standard questionnaires including personality dimensions (NEO_FFI), spirituality, coping strategies (WoCQ), and satisfaction with clinical clerkship. Data were analyzed using Pearson correlation and hierarchical multiple regression.ResultsThe results showed that spirituality (β = 0.32, p < 0.001), problem-focused coping (β = 0.26, p < 0.001) and extraversion (of personality dimensions, β = 0.22, p < 0.001) played significant roles in predicting clinical clerkship satisfaction among intern nursing students. Regression analysis showed openness (β = 0.14, p < 0.01), extraversion (β = 0.16, p < 0.01), and spirituality (β = 0.23, p < 0.001) could significantly predict problem-focused coping style among intern nursing students. However, personality dimensions and spirituality were not good predictors for emotion-focused coping among these students (p > 0.05).ConclusionPersonality dimensions, coping strategies and, in particular, spirituality are good predictors of clinical clerkship satisfaction among intern nursing students. Therefore, paying attention to spiritual needs in nursing students, improving their problem solving skills in dealing with clinical stress and training extraversion characteristics can be effective in enhancing their satisfaction with clinical clerkship.

Pediatric Pain Management Knowledge Levels of Intern Nursing Students

BackgroundOne of the most common problems in children that pain can not be managed adequately by the health workers. Knowledge level of nurses is an important factor in effective pain management. AimsThis study was designed to determine intern nursing students’ level of pediatric pain management knowledge (PPMK) and the affecting factors. DesignThe study used a descriptive, comparative, correlational, and cross-sectional design. SettingsResearch was conducted at a Nursing School of a State University. Participants/SubjectsThe study was carried out on 72 pediatric nursing internship students. MethodsData were collected using a demographic data form for affecting factors such as grade point averages, age, gender, previous pain education, and self-sufficiency, and a pain management knowledge questionnaire consisting of six subdimensions: awareness of pain, pain physiopathology, barriers to pain management, pain diagnosis, pain assessment, and pain control. Data were analyzed using quartiles, correlation, regression analysis, and the Structural Equation Model. ResultsThe mean age of the participants was 22.64 ± 1.02, and 63.9% of them self-evaluated their current knowledge as inadequate. The PPMK score was 67.58 ± 7.37 and the students got medium level scores from the overall subdimensions. On the other hand, they got the lowest scores from the pain control (29.35 ± 4.29) and the highest scores from the pain assessment (5.49 ± 1.55). A moderate level of significant relationship was found in the Structural Equation Model (p < .05). ConclusionsThe students were determined to have a moderate PPMK level and get the lowest scores, particularly from the pain control.

Relationship between Perceived stress, Emotional Intelligence and Hope among Intern Nursing Students

Relationship between Perceived stress, Emotional Intelligence and Hope among Intern Nursing Students

The Effect of Simulation Training on Nurses and Intern Nursing Students’ Skill, Confident and Satisfaction Regarding Neonatal Resuscitation

Background: The use of simulation for teaching the knowledge, skills, and behaviors necessary for effective neonatal resuscitation has seen widespread growth and adoption across pediatric institutions. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of simulation training on nurses and intern nursing students’ skill, confident and satisfaction regarding neonatal resuscitation. Design: The study utilized a quasi-experimental research design. Sitting: The study was conducted at pediatric nursing skill laboratory at faculty of Nursing Benha University. The convenient sample were enrolled from 35 of nurses and 25 of intern nursing student worked at neonatal intensive care unit, Benha University. The tool of data collection: Tool I: A structured interviewing questionnaire consisted from two parts: Part1: Personal characteristics of the studied sample. Part two: Standardized Checklist for Neonatal Resuscitation adopted from (American Heart Association, 2015): Tool II: The Satisfaction and Confidence Learning Scale (National League for Nursing, 2012). Results: at baseline the nurses were higher in skill confident and satisfaction than intern nursing students. Meanwhile, post immediate the score improved in two groups. Thus there were correlation between confident skill and satisfaction of nurses than intern nursing students with their age. There was statistical significant difference in the nurses’ post immediately. Conclusion: simulation training increases the skill, confident and satisfaction of nurses and intern nursing student about neonatal resuscitation. Recommendation: Training program for nurses and intern nursing student who are in close contact with neonates once in every 2 months with reevaluation and feedback after each update is very important. Keyword: Simulation training, skill, confident and satisfaction, neonatal resuscitation.

The Survey of Facilitating and Inhibiting Factors of Clinical Education from the Perspective of Intern Nursing Students of Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery

The Survey of Facilitating and Inhibiting Factors of Clinical Education from the Perspective of Intern Nursing Students of Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery