Brett, Jo, Davey, Zoe, Wood, Cate, Dawson, Paul, Papiez, Kinga, Kelly, Daniel ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Abstract
Introduction: Nursing students internationally entered challenging clinical placements during COVID-19. Lessons learnt could inform nurse education planning, particularly in preparation to implement future workforce plans. Aim: This study aimed to explore the impact of COVID-19 on nursing students undertaking clinical placements across the UK, particularly the extent to which nursing education prior to and during COVID-19 had prepared them for placements, and to distil key messages for future nursing education. Methods: A UK-wide qualitative study was conducted using audio or written placement diaries and post-placement telephone or online interviews with nursing students from all years of study and from adult, children, mental health and learning disability disciplines. Transcripts were analysed thematically using the Framework Approach. A pre-survey collected participants’ demographic information, details and expectations of their upcoming clinical placements, and how well prepared they felt. Ethical approval was gained. Results: Two hundred and sixteen nursing students from across the UK participated in the study. Five key themes were identified: ‘stepping up to the challenge and feeling the fear’, ‘new ways of learning’, ‘theory versus clinical practice’, ‘impact on clinical and academic partnerships’, and ‘concerns around demonstrating proficiency’.
Item Type: | Article |
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Date Type: | Publication |
Status: | Published |
Schools: | Healthcare Sciences |
Publisher: | Elsevier |
ISSN: | 2666-142X |
Funders: | UKRI (ESRC) |
Date of First Compliant Deposit: | 3 December 2024 |
Date of Acceptance: | 26 October 2024 |
Last Modified: | 06 Dec 2024 15:06 |
URI: | https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/174251 |
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