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Abstract
Background/Aims Mental health nursing is a contested territory, with different approaches to education and service delivery worldwide. This international study offers a unique perspective on the essence of mental health care in nursing practice. Methods This collaborative autoethnography involved three mental health nurses exploring their individual and shared experiences through written narratives and a reflexive process. Results The a priori themes were our individual journeys into nursing; our individual arrival at an implicit and explicit understanding of what it means to be a mental health nurse; and our collective understanding of the essence of mental health nursing. Conclusions Life experiences, however varied, combined with effective communication and collaboration, contribute positively to developing an identity as a mental health nurse. Therefore, nurse 2 educators and preceptors should share their journey to the essence of mental health nursing to inspire hope, map out pathways and shape values.
Item Type: | Article |
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Date Type: | Publication |
Status: | Published |
Schools: | Healthcare Sciences |
Additional Information: | This article is published in the Autoethnography and Mental Health Nursing Supplement of this issue. |
Publisher: | MA Healthcare |
ISSN: | 2052-496X |
Date of First Compliant Deposit: | 6 December 2022 |
Date of Acceptance: | 7 November 2022 |
Last Modified: | 07 Nov 2024 15:45 |
URI: | https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/154695 |
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