Perceptions Of Nursing Students Research Articles

Nursing Student Perception of Different Simulation Methodologies Applied to Help First-Year Students Integrate Knowledge Acquired: A Cross-Sectional Study

BackgroundStandardized patient simulations are an effective method for acquiring skills and knowledge. The purpose of this study was to explore nursing students' perceptions of the learning methods used in clinical simulation. MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted evaluating two different clinical simulations: 1) basic simulations, where the actor/patient was the teacher, the simulations were performed in pairs, and the rest of the students were present in the same classroom; and 2) simulation-based peer-assisted learning, where the actors/patients were third-year students, the simulations were performed individually, and the rest of the students watched them from another classroom via a video recording system. ResultsIn terms of their perceptions, both types of simulation scored 4.4 out of 5 on the Student Perception of Clinical Simulation tool (SD ±0.7 and ±0.8, respectively). In addition, the results of the characteristics of each simulation are presented. ConclusionsBasic simulations helped students to internalize theoretical knowledge and gain confidence. Peer-assisted learning based on simulations increased their self-confidence and ability to predict clinical changes in patients. As a result, they felt better prepared to care for real patients. The use of both simulation modalities is a flexible method that can be adapted to educational needs.

Is there a relationship between nursing students' perceptions of dishonesty and attitudes towards medical errors?

BackgroundUnderstanding nursing students' perceptions of dishonesty and their attitudes towards medical errors is crucial for nurse educators. ObjectivesThis study aimed to examine the relationship between nursing students' perceptions of dishonesty and their attitudes towards medical errors. DesignThis study is descriptive and correlational research. The sample size consisted of 230 nursing students in a Department of Nursing at Kırşehir Ahi Evran University Faculty of Health Sciences in Turkey during the 2022–2023 academic year. The data was collected between May 15–31, 2023. ResultsA statistically significant correlation was observed between the total score of the Nursing Student Perceptions of Dishonesty Scale, and the Medical Errors Attitude Scale (p < 0.05). There was a positive and weak correlation between the MEAS scale score and the cheating (r = 0.284, p < 0.05), sabotage (r = 0.275, p < 0.05), perjury (r = 0.308, p < 0.05), non-compliance (r = 0.309, p < 0.05), and stealing (r = 0.359, p < 0.05) sub dimension score, and a positive and very weak correlation between the MEAS score and the sub dimension of not my problem score (r = 0.182, p < 0.05). The perceptions of dishonesty explain 15 % of the attitude towards medical errors (F = 4.563, p < 0.001). ConclusionsIn this study, a significant relationship was observed between nursing students' perceptions of dishonesty and their attitudes towards medical errors. Specifically, as the perception of dishonesty increased, there was a positive change in attitudes towards medical errors. These results offer nurse educators valuable insights into the impact of academic dishonesty on the development of medical error attitudes among student nurses throughout their nursing education and beyond.

Enhancing Nursing Student Perception of Rural Healthcare through Innovative Simulation Education

Enhancing Nursing Student Perception of Rural Healthcare through Innovative Simulation Education

Male Students' Perceptions of the Nursing Profession: A Qualitative Study.

This study aims to explore the thought, feelings and perceptions of male nursing students and male nursing professionals in the nursing profession. This present study used a qualitative research design to explore the feelings, thoughts, and opinions of male nursing students (first to fourth years) and male nursing professionals about their perception of the nursing profession. The study recruited 11 male nursing students and 11 male nursing professionals using a purposive sampling method. Data were collected via semi-structured individual interviews using qualitative open-ended inquiries consisting of seven questions. The data were analysed using thematic perspectives. The analysis revealed three themes: (a) perceiving gender varieties, (b) taking apparent advantage of masculine characteristics, and (c) taking an equal perspective. Male students' replies to their professional gender attitudes were that there was no distinct line among the gender-related advantages and disadvantages according to whether they were first to fourth-year students. Male nursing students and professionals believe that nursing is equally appropriate for both men and women, and they could employ masculine characteristics to thrive in their professional development.

Mental Health Nursing Student's Perception of Clinical Simulation about Patients at Risk of Suicide: A Qualitative Study.

qualitative descriptive phenomenological study through focus groups and reflective narratives in a sample of 45 students. A thematic analysis was performed using ATLAS-ti. After the analysis, three themes were obtained: (a) management and handling of emotions, (b) identification of suicide motives, and (c) intervention in suicidal crisis. Clinical simulation in mental health allows students to exercise clinical judgment reasoning, detect warning signs for a better treatment approach, and provide tools for effective intervention and management of patient care. The results of this study indicate that nursing students face challenges in approaching mental health clinical simulation due to a lack of prior exposure.

Nursing Student Perceptions of Incivility in Academia.

Compassion is an essential value held by the nursing profession, but many nurses demonstrate incivility that may originate from their experiences in nursing academia. The Incivility in Nursing Education-Revised tool was used at a community college nursing program to gain student perspectives on incivility. Watson's theory of human caring influenced this study. Participants were surveyed about types and frequencies of perceived faculty incivility. At least 77.8 percent of participants observed some degree of incivility in the program. No correlations between incivility and age or health care experience were identified.

Assessing Student Nurses Perceptions of Practical Education at the Nursing Institute in Kenitra Morocco: A Comparative Study

Practical education is one of the main components of nurse training. Assessing student nurses enables us to detect their perceptions of the style of practical education and its impact on practical learning. This diagnosis informs improvements in student nurses' practical learning. Student nurses' perceptions of the practical teaching method are essential as beneficiaries of this training and as partners in the training program. The aim of our study is to describe and analyze the views of student nurses on the parameters of practical education at the Kenitra nursing institute in Morocco. This study was carried out in accordance with the recommendations of Knox and Mogan's (1985) theoretical model of practical nursing education. The results detected reveal that the parameter of teaching ability is ranked first with a high rating (5,74±1.81), secondly, we find the parameter of nursing competence followed by interpersonal relationship and personality, the parameter of evaluation is underestimated by students with a very low rating (5.35±1.88). The Mann-Whitney test showed that there was a difference in perception of the practical teaching parameters between the two groups of students, but this was statistically insignificant, with p-values greater than 0.05. In order to achieve continuous improvement in the education of student nurses, further in-depth studies must be carried out to complete the diagnosis and plan actions for improvement, with the aim of producing qualified and competent nurses able to deal with the realities of the health system.&#x0D; &#x0D; Received: 21 July 2023 / Accepted: 12 December 2023 / Published: 5 January 2024

Knowledge and Perceptions of Final-Year Nursing Students Regarding Antimicrobials, Antimicrobial Resistance, and Antimicrobial Stewardship in South Africa: Findings and Implications to Reduce Resistance.

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is being increasingly seen as the next pandemic due to high morbidity and mortality rates, with Sub-Saharan Africa currently having the highest mortality rates driven by high rates of inappropriate prescribing in ambulatory care. In South Africa, nurses typically provide a range of services, including prescribing, in public ambulatory care clinics. However, little is currently known about the perception of final-year nursing students regarding antibiotic use, AMR, and antimicrobial stewardship (AMS). Consequently, we sought to address this important evidence gap. A quantitative descriptive study using a self-administered online questionnaire via Google Forms® was undertaken among six universities in South Africa offering a Baccalaureus of Nursing. Knowledge on the classes of antibiotics, organisms covered, and mechanism of action was lacking. The sample size to achieve a confidence interval of 95% with a 5% error margin was 174, increased to 200 to compensate for possible attrition. Only 15.3% of nurses knew that ceftazidime is not a fourth-generation cephalosporin, and only 16.1% knew that clavulanic acid does not decrease inflammation at the site of infection. In addition, only 58.9% and 67.7% agreed that the prescribing of broad-spectrum antibiotics and poor infection control, respectively, increase AMR. AMS was also not a well-known concept among final-year nurses. The lack of knowledge regarding antibiotics, AMR, and AMS among final-year nurses could have important repercussions in practice once these nurses are qualified. Consequently, this information gap needs to be urgently addressed going forward with updated curricula and post-qualification educational activities to reduce AMR in South Africa.

Prelicensure Undergraduate Nursing Student Perceptions of Professional Identity in Nursing

Abstract This qualitative descriptive study explored the perceptions of 63 prelicensure undergraduate nursing students about their learning experiences and the formation and development of professional identity in nursing (PIN). Students enrolled in a required course that included PIN concepts completed a guided reflective writing assignment. Four themes emerged with data analysis: 1) learning and applying ethics and values, 2) nursing knowledge is specific to nursing practice, 3) all nurses should be leaders, and 4) demonstrating professional comportment. Implications include effective use of reflective writing assignments to facilitate student PIN formation. Future research is warranted.

Perceptions of undergraduate student nurses on e-learning at University of Namibia Main Campus, Windhoek: a lesson learnt from the COVID-19 pandemic

The aim of the study was to explore and describe the perceptions of second year nursing degree student’s academic performance through e-learning during COVID-19 pandemic at University of Namibia Main Campus, Windhoek. A qualitative research design was adopted and a total number of sixteen (16) second-year nursing students were interviewed. An interview guide, an audio recorder and field notes were used as the data collection instruments. Convenience, purposive sampling was employed. Key themes which emerged from the study were: Student nurse’s perceptions regarding their e-learning experience; Student nurse’s perceptions regarding the availability of studying and learning resources such as gadgets and internet, Student nurses’ perceptions of the e-learning environment. The study revealed that student nurses during e-learning were negatively affected by many factors, such as lack of electronic resources (laptops, smart phones), low phone storage to download big files, slow internet connections/poor network coverage for telecom network (TN) in some areas, limited internet data (TN mobile 10 GB) provided by the institution monthly, limited time to complete online assessment, less effort from lecturers (dropping notes on the forum and not teaching compared to face-to-face learning), workload at home doing house chores and not excused for online lessons, living in remote areas with no electricity, cheating of students during online tests and assessments. The study recommends an increased in the amount of internet for telecom network (TN mobile) data provided monthly by the institution, lecturers to give sufficient time to complete online tests and assessments, and to develop a system that detects cheating.

Perception of Clinical Students on the Care of HIV Positive Patients: A Study of Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State

Background: Perception of (Nursing, Medicine and Medical Laboratory) Students on the care of HIV positive patient is a concern for nurse educators and staffs in facilities where students are posted to and it has the potential to greatly influence the quality of patient care and thus the overall image of the profession and even health workers, thus this is a study on the perception of students on the care of HIV positive patients in Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Objectives: The purpose of this study is to show the importance of student’s perception and care for HIV positive patients which will either lead to facilitating the healing of the HIV positive patient. As promulgated by the American Journal of health promotion since 1986. Therefore, it is essential that health workers, including students in training who are agents of health promotion to patients including HIV positive patients have a role to play in facilitating the healing process of HIV positive patients and at such should be well informed about the disease and measures of caring for patients with the disease. Hence the need for this study. Methodology: the study utilized questionnaire of 21 questions which is sectioned into four (i.e. A-D) with section A consisting of 6 questions, section B, 9 question, section C, 3 questions and section D, 5 questions. These questions was distributed to 120 respondents comprising of nursing, medicine and medical Laboratory students doing their posting at Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Data were collected and analysed using tables with a simple calculation of frequencies and percentages. Results: The results from the study revealed that student nurses, medicine students and medical laboratory students have a variety of perception about HIV and AIDS problem. Majority of the students stigmatize AIDS patients as they felt uncomfortable and afraid when caring for patients with HIV/AIDS. They fear infection through accidental pricks. Conclusion: Hospitals should also provide adequate protection for students and staff so that students do not fear handling HIV and AIDS patients. There is need for continuous and particularly HIV and AIDS awareness programs to inculcate in them the importance of taking precautionary measures to avoid been infected with the virus. Keywords: Clinical students, HIV/AID, FMC, Questionnaire, perception.

The Effect of Simulation on Nursing Student Perceptions of Readiness to Provide End-of-Life Care.

Evidence suggests that nursing students in a prelicensure nursing program lack the required preparation to care for patients at the end of life (EOL), causing feelings of inadequacy and stress. New graduate nurses (years 0-5) struggle to address the needs of this patient population, leading to considering career changes. Nursing simulation has been shown to enhance competency and is gaining increasing favor in prelicensure nursing education. Little research has been conducted on the application of simulation using standardized patients in EOL patient scenarios. This study used live standardized patients who simulated a home health patient encounter with the nursing student acting as a home health hospice nurse. Watson's theory of caring and interpretive phenomenological analysis guided the qualitative research method and analysis. Five students chose to participate in this simulation and completed 6 reflective questions. After simulation, they felt more comfortable having difficult discussions about EOL care, treatment options, and patient fears. Participants noted the importance of communication in a team setting, which included the caregiver as an integral member. The use of standardized patient-simulated experiences increases realism and provides students the opportunity to bridge the gap between didactic education and clinical practice. This will enhance their readiness and confidence in providing EOL care.

Perceptions of nursing students about leadership: A qualitative study

BackgroundCompetent nursing leadership is essential for quality care. Nursing students must be empowered to exercise leadership. ObjectiveTo identify the perceptions of undergraduate nursing students about leadership and provide recommendations for educating future nurses to exercise leadership. DesignThis is a qualitative descriptive study. ParticipantsThe study involved 30 undergraduate nursing students from universities localized in the southeast region of Brazil. MethodsData were collected in February 2023 through online Google Forms. Thematic content analysis was used. ResultsThree themes; (1) Opinions about leadership in nursing, (2) Skills needed by a nursing leader, and (3) Suggestions for educating nursing students in leadership, and 11 sub-themes were identified. Twelve (40 %) participants reported not having taken classes on leadership yet. Twenty-one (70 %) participants stated not feeling prepared for nursing leadership. ConclusionsUndergraduate nursing students are aware of the importance of leadership in nursing care. Several skills were identified as necessary for a competent nursing leader, but efficient communication was pointed out as the most indispensable. Theoretical and practical classes, innovative teaching methods, extracurricular activities, and continuing education, were described as important measures to ensure competent nursing leadership.

First Semester Nursing Student Perceptions of Their Knowledge of and Difficulties in Performing Supportive Caring Actions

First Semester Nursing Student Perceptions of Their Knowledge of and Difficulties in Performing Supportive Caring Actions

Perception of Male Nursing Students about Their Maternity Clinical Practice: A Cross-Sectional Survey from a Nursing College

The aim of this study was to explore the perception of male nursing students’ experiences and challenges in maternity clinical practice. A quantitative cross-sectional survey design was used. The self-administered questionnaire included 18 items 5-point Likert scale to identify the challenges experienced by male nursing students in their maternity clinical practice, and 14 items to assess comfort level in performing procedures in maternity clinical areas. Participants were 93 male nursing students who had completed their maternity clinical posting in different maternity clinical areas as a part of their nursing program, at the College of Nursing, Kuwait. Results showed that male nursing students are not very keen on undergoing maternity clinical training (Chi-square analysis χ2 = 96.939; P χ2 = 108.638; P χ2 = 5.297; P = 0.021). In conclusion, this study showed that being treated differently and being refused to provide care to clients were the main challenges faced by male nursing students during their maternity practice. The participants had a strong belief that they will not be accepted by maternity clients because of the gender difference and cultural influence. There is a need to design strategies in both academic and clinical settings to overcome barriers to male nursing students’ engagement in the various maternity care areas. Our findings also indicate the need to embrace gender diversity in maternity clinical practice and call for professionalism, gender and cultural awareness creation, and advocacy.

Perception of Final Year Nursing Students of Selected Nursing Colleges in Mangalore Regarding Role Transition from Student to Staff Nurse

Background Transition can be referred as a series of changes that occur or as a process that occurs gradually. This process is demanding and exciting as well. Newly graduated nurses should feel free to address the concerns as they are new to the environment and scenario. It is mandatory to develop a support system for all the new staff nurses for their growth in the profession helping them to understand the theoretical and practical concepts of nursing or for the understanding of basic nursing care in the hospital routine process. Adjusting to it and accomplishing a task of being a competitive nurse requires a strong willpower.Methods A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among 190 final year nursing students from selected nursing colleges in Mangalore by convenient random sampling technique. Data was collected by administering modified perception of role transition questionnaire through google forms. Chi square and fisherrsquos exact test were used to assess the association between the perception of role transition and baseline variables.Results The results revealed not much difference among subdomain scores of perception of role transition and the major predictor of perceived role transition among nursing students was support from organization with a mean percentage of 84. There was a significant association between confidence in clinical performance skills of the nursing students with their perception on role transition p 0.021 at 0.05 level of significanceConclusion This study revealed that most of the final year students are prepared for the role changes in respect to their duties preparing themselves for many roles. Hereby it was understood that among the given ratio of sample most of the students were clear to bring about the essential change from student to a professional.

The importance of nursing professional values from undergraduate nursing students’ perspective

BackgroundProfessional values are foundational to professional nursing practices and necessary for all members of a profession and for appropriate nursing practice. Nursing student’s perception of the importance of professional values has a great impact on provision of safe patient care. Despite this, the issue had not been sufficiently addressed in Ethiopia. This study aims to assess the importance of professional nursing values from undergraduate nursing student’s perspective at University of Gondar specialized hospital. MethodInstitution based cross-sectional study design was conducted in University of Gondar specialized hospital. Data was collected from 211undergraduate nursing students using a pre-tested, structured and self-administered English version questionnaire. EPI Info 7 was used for data entry and SPSS version 22 for analysis. A binary logistic regression model was utilized to identify factors associated professional values of nursing students. An adjusted odds ratio with 95% confidence interval was computed to determine the level of significance. ResultMore than half (54.5 %) of the respondents had high awareness and perception of the importance of professional values while the remaining (45.5 %) had low awareness and perception of the importance of professional values. Academic year [AOR = 5.5, 95 % CI (2.21, 8.33)], and training [AOR = 2.5, 95 % CI (1.92, 5.21)], had a positive and significant association with nursing students perception of professional values. ConclusionNearly (45.5%) of undergraduate nursing students in Ethiopia had low awareness and perception of the importance of professional values. Therefore, it is suggested that nursing students should be able to apply professional values in making decisions when dealing with ethical challenges in the healthcare area. It is also proposed that, strategies should be developed to improve weaknesses of nursing students in the professional values.

Hemşirelik Öğrencilerinin Toplumsal Cinsiyet Algısının Flört Şiddeti Tutumuna Etkisi

Bu çalışma, hemşirelik öğrencilerinin toplumsal cinsiyet algısı ve flört şiddeti tutumlarını belirlemek ve birbiri üzerinde etkisini incelemek amacıyla yapılmıştır. Tanımlayıcı ve kesitsel nitelikteki çalışmanın evrenini, İstanbul’un Anadolu yakasında eğitim veren bir vakıf üniversitesinin hemşirelik bölümüne 2017-2018 güz yarıyılında devam eden 192 öğrenci oluşturmuştur. Örneklem seçilmeden evrenin tamamına ulaşılmak hedeflenmiş, ancak katılmak istemeyen öğrenciler olması nedeniyle 175 (%61,1) öğrenci örneklemi oluşturmuştur. Veriler, tanımlayıcı veri toplama formu, Flört Şiddeti Tutum Ölçeği (FSTÖ) ve Toplumsal Cinsiyet Algısı Ölçeği (TCAÖ) ile elde edilmiştir. Verilerin değerlendirilmesinde, sayı-yüzdelik hesaplamaları Kruskal-wallis, Anova test, Independent t testi, Man Whitney U testi ve Pearson korelasyon testi kullanılmıştır. Çalışma kapsamındaki öğrencilerin %11,4’ü flört ilişkisi sırasında şiddete maruz kaldığını ve %6,3’ü flört ilişkisinde şiddet uyguladığını ifade etmiştir. Öğrencilerin %7,4’ü aile içi şiddete maruz kaldığını ve %8,6’sı ailesinde aile içi şiddete maruz kalan birey olduğunu belirtmiştir. Öğrencilerin FŞTÖ puan ortalaması 4,53±0,96 ve TCAÖ puan ortalaması 69,93±10,8 olarak hesaplanmıştır. Çalışma sonucunda öğrencilerin, FŞTÖ ve TCAÖ puan ortalamaları arasında pozitif yönde ve zayıf düzeyde ilişki olduğu belirlenmiştir. Öğrencilerin eğitimleri sırasında toplumsal cinsiyet algısı ve flört şiddetine yönelik farkındalık oluşturulması önerilmektedir.

Nursing students Perception regarding Online classes during 2nd COVID-19 wave in India

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic caused the closing of classrooms all over the world and forced 1.5 billion students and 63 million educators to suddenly modify their face-to-face academic practices, wherever possible. Objective: The aim of the study was to assess the perception of nursing students towards online classes during 2nd wave of COVID-19. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional web based research design was used to conduct this study. Snowball sampling method was used to fill the form. The target population was nursing students. Total 740 participants were recruited for this study. Likert scale to measure perception was used to assess perception regarding online classes. Data was collected from 21 April to 30th May. Results: 76.2% of participants use the cellular data to get connected to the online classes. More than half of the participants (53.8%) have negative perception regarding online classes. One third of the participants were agreed to online learning is easy to manage study time effectively. 36.2% were disagreed to learning is same in class and at home on the internet. 39.5% disagreed to online learning is better than traditional learning. A statistical significant association of level of perception was found with education of nursing student, education of mother, monthly family income, type of gadget used for attending online classes and access to sound or static internet at p &lt;0.05. Discussion: Nursing students believes face to face learning is better than the online learning. However students promoted online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. They felt that learning should be continued during the pandemic as well.

Exploring support strategies for improving nursing student retention.

Nursing student attrition is a significant concern in many countries, including the UK. Higher education institutions (HEIs) are seeking creative ways of improving retention and it is crucial to understand which support strategies encourage students to persist with their studies. This article describes a systematic review of the literature exploring nursing students' experiences and perceptions of support strategies used by HEIs to reduce attrition and improve retention. Having a sense of belonging, a connection with the university, self-confidence, self-efficacy and motivation appeared to make students more likely to stay on their course. Several support strategies appeared to enhance retention, including an automated text messaging system, an Academic, Personal and Professional Learning (APPL) support mechanism, a pastoral care support adviser service and an extracurricular student support group. Developing a holistic and multifaceted approach to retention involves working collaboratively with students to enhance the understanding of their needs.