scholarly journals To prompt or not to prompt: A descriptive study of journaling practices used by nursing students during study abroad trips

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 46
Author(s):  
Paulette A. Chaponniere ◽  
Laura E. Hall
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Transformative Learning ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Clinical Experiences ◽  
Reflective Journaling ◽  
Cultural Encounters ◽  
Undergraduate Nursing Students ◽  
Pedagogical Tool ◽  
Undergraduate Nursing ◽  
Education Tool

Background: Reflective journaling has been widely used as an education tool. Minimal research has occurred to determine whether prompted or open format journaling nurtures cultural competence.Methods: The efficacy of journal prompts as a pedagogical tool was assessed in this descriptive study. Undergraduate nursing students (N = 49) reflected on their clinical experiences during 2-week trips to Ghana over 4 years (2013-2016). The 1st, 2nd and 4th trip, students were assigned open reflective journaling. The 3rd trip, students were given prompted questions to answer. Entries were coded using Atlas.ti 7.Results: The prompted format produced shorter entries with less rich and reflective substance. Some entries only allowed for two codes. Unprompted entries provided up to 28 codes.Conclusions: During cross-cultural encounters, unprompted journaling may produce the richest results. When prompts are used, the format needs to be carefully selected to facilitate transformative learning.

Senior Undergraduate Nursing Students’ Perceptions of Disaster Preparedness: A Descriptive Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 557-561
Author(s):  
Nurhan Bayraktar ◽  
Meral Yıldırım
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Nursing School ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Clinical Experiences ◽  
School Students ◽  
Undergraduate Nursing Students ◽  
Senior Class ◽  
Undergraduate Nursing

AbstractObjectiveThis descriptive study aimed to determine the disaster preparedness of a senior class of undergraduate nursing students.MethodsThe study sample was composed of 73 undergraduate nursing school students from Ankara, Turkey. Data were collected by using a questionnaire developed by the researchers and were evaluated with descriptive statistics.ResultsMore than half (56.1%) of the students stated that the disaster competencies of nurses should include leadership, manager, and coordinator skills; 42.4% of them indicated the competencies of decision-maker, critical thinking, autonomy, and planning skills. Regarding education, 56.4% of the students considered their education on disaster nursing as “efficient”; however, 35.9% of them considered their education as “partly efficient” or “inefficient.”ConclusionsMany correct concepts related to the definition, features, competencies, and roles of disaster nurses were stated by students. However, low percentages and insufficient statements showed low preparedness for disasters. Curriculum development or redesign is necessary to include content and clinical experiences related to disasters. (Disaster Med Public Health Preparedness. 2016;10:557–561)

Dedicated Education Units: A Unique Evaluation

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 102-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stacy Fusner ◽  
Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Education ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
Practice Change ◽  
Staff Nurse ◽  
Clinical Experiences ◽  
Educational Training ◽  
Undergraduate Nursing Students ◽  
Undergraduate Nursing ◽  
Medical Institutions

BackgroundTraditional models of clinical nursing education do not deliver the most effective learning experiences to undergraduate nursing students. An innovative way to clinically prepare nursing students is the use of dedicated education units (DEUs). This model utilizes staff nurses to provide supervision and hands-on teaching to students.ObjectiveThe purpose of this project was to evaluate an evidence-based change from a traditional model of clinical instruction to a DEU.MethodsDEUs were implemented on three adult medical–surgical units. Two unpaired identical pre-DEU and post-DEU questionnaires were used to evaluate the practice change in both nursing students and staff nurse mentors.ResultsA total of 41 students and 22 nurses participated in the project. Students reported feeling comfortable, engaged, and satisfied in their clinical experiences on the DEU. Nurses' responses revealed the DEU to be a rewarding experience and found satisfaction in their role.ConclusionsThe paradigm shift from traditional to DEU models has enhanced the quality of learning experiences for students and improved the professional environment for nurses at large academic medical institutions located in central Ohio.Implications for NursingImplications for future inquiry include standardizing educational training/orientation programs for DEU staff nurse mentors.

scholarly journals CONHECIMENTO DE GRADUANDOS DE ENFERMAGEM SOBRE ÚLCERA POR PRESSÃO

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (1/4) ◽  
pp. 24-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristiane Maia Lopes ◽  
Elaine Maria Leite Rangel Andrade ◽  
Maria Helena Barros Araújo Luz
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Pressure Ulcer ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Public University ◽  
Practice Guidelines As Topic ◽  
Undergraduate Nursing Students ◽  
Undergraduate Nursing ◽  
Knowledge Practice ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Estudiantes Universitarios

Pesquisa descritiva que teve como objetivos caracterizar o perfil demográfico de graduandos de enfermagem do últimosemestre de uma Universidade Pública do Paiuí e identificar o conhecimento deles sobre úlcera por pressão (UPP). Amostra de23 graduandos cujos dados foram coletados após aprovação do Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa (CEP). A maioria 14 (60,9%) era dosexo feminino e tinha idade média de 23 anos. O conhecimento sobre UPP foi insuficiente. Para avançar o conhecimento sobreUPP, é necessária a difusão das diretrizes para prevenção e tratamento.Descritores: Úlcera por pressão, Conhecimento, Diretrizes para a prática clinica, Enfermagem.KNOWLEDGE OF UNDERGRADUATE NURSING STUDENTS ON PRESSURE ULCERThis descriptive study aimed to characterize the demographic profile of last semester undergraduate nursing students ata public university in the state of Piaui, Brazil, and to identify their knowledge on pressure ulcer (PU). Participants were 23undergraduate students whose data were collected after approval by the Research Ethics Board (REB). Most students, 14(63.6%), were female and the mean age was 23 years. The knowledge on PU was insufficient. To improve knowledge on PU thereis need to disseminate the guidelines for prevention and treatment.Descriptors: Pressure ulcer, Knowledge, Practice guidelines as topic, Nursing.EL CONOCIMIENTO DE ESTUDIANTES DE PREGRADO EN ENFERMERÍA ACERCA DE ÚLCERA POR PRESIÓNEste estudio descriptivo tuvo como objetivo caracterizar el perfil demográfico de estudiantes de pregrado en enfermería delúltimo semestre de una universidad pública de Piauí, Brasil, e identificar el conocimiento de las úlceras por presión (UPP).Participaron 23 estudiantes universitarios cuyos datos fueron recolectados después de aprobación por el Comité de Éticaen Investigación (CEI). La mayoría, 14 (63,6%), eran mujeres y la media de edad de 23 años. El conocimiento acerca de la UPPfue insuficiente. Para mejorar el conocimiento sobre las UPP es necesaria la difusión de las directrices para la prevención y eltratamiento.Descriptores: Úlcera por presión, Conocimientos, Guías de práctica clínica como asunto, Enfermería.

scholarly journals Descriptive study of burnout, compassion fatigue and compassion satisfaction in undergraduate nursing students at a tertiary education institution in KwaZulu-Natal

Curationis ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Christina T. Mathias ◽  
Dorien L. Wentzel
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Compassion Fatigue ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Compassion Satisfaction ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Undergraduate Nursing Students ◽  
Undergraduate Nursing ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
Kwazulu Natal

Background: Studies have investigated burnout and compassion fatigue among nurses and effects in the nursing profession. However, there are limited investigations of burnout and compassion fatigue among undergraduate nursing students in South Africa, as nursing students may experience distressful situations during their nursing education course, which may have an impact during their training and in their profession as they graduate.Purpose: The purpose of this descriptive study was to describe compassion satisfaction, compassion fatigue and burnout among undergraduate nursing students at a tertiary nursing institution.Methods: A quantitative descriptive study was conducted to describe compassion satisfaction, compassion fatigue and burnout among undergraduate nursing students at a tertiary nursing institution in KwaZulu-Natal. Convenience sampling was used.Results: Sixty-seven undergraduate students (26 third-year and 41 fourth-year nursing students) took the self-test Professional Quality of Life Scale (ProQOL). The study results indicate that undergraduate students experienced average levels of compassion fatigue, burnout and compassion satisfaction.Conclusion: As shown in the study, some of the undergraduate students are experiencing compassion fatigue and burnout, associated with relieving suffering of others. Therefore, knowledge of compassion fatigue and burnout and the coping strategies should be part of nursing training.

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