Nursing Students’ Practical Training Experiences in Finland - An Integrated Review
Shrestha, Kunti (2023)
Shrestha, Kunti
2023
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2023112932793
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2023112932793
Tiivistelmä
As the healthcare industry continues to evolve, nurses are required to take on more professional responsibilities to meet the complex needs of the patients. Nursing education is regulated, and includes practical training for hands-on experience. Advanced education and a supportive learning environment enhance competencies and patient safety. Continuous development of core competencies through nursing education and practical trainings are important for nurses, which can be achieved through standardized assessment tools, clear objectives, mentors’ support, and supportive clinical environments.
This thesis investigates how various clinical trainings support the development of students’ clinical competence and suggests a model based on positive experiences to improve the theory-practice connection. Integrative reviews (IR) is used as a methodology to evaluate and synthesize sources for evidence-based practice. This literature review examines 11 articles focusing on nursing students' clinical experiences. The data was thematically analyzed, resulting in the identification of three key themes: students' experiences, clinical learning environment, and effective practices for developing clinical competence.
A clinical learning environment supporting equality, competence, and integration are crucial for students' career growth. Effective learning requires feedback and goal-oriented approaches. Collaboration between educational institutions and healthcare can facilitate student-friendly environments. Students value named mentors, goal discus-sions, final assessments, and continue support. Creating a supportive CLE with desig-nated mentors and evidence-based knowledge integration is crucial for student nurses to enhance competence. Competence in language and culture is important for nursing students and mentors. Mentors and nurse educators play a critical role in providing guidance and constructive feedback. Furthermore, research on nursing students’ experiences can improve education, evaluate competencies and enhance learning in clinical placement.
This thesis investigates how various clinical trainings support the development of students’ clinical competence and suggests a model based on positive experiences to improve the theory-practice connection. Integrative reviews (IR) is used as a methodology to evaluate and synthesize sources for evidence-based practice. This literature review examines 11 articles focusing on nursing students' clinical experiences. The data was thematically analyzed, resulting in the identification of three key themes: students' experiences, clinical learning environment, and effective practices for developing clinical competence.
A clinical learning environment supporting equality, competence, and integration are crucial for students' career growth. Effective learning requires feedback and goal-oriented approaches. Collaboration between educational institutions and healthcare can facilitate student-friendly environments. Students value named mentors, goal discus-sions, final assessments, and continue support. Creating a supportive CLE with desig-nated mentors and evidence-based knowledge integration is crucial for student nurses to enhance competence. Competence in language and culture is important for nursing students and mentors. Mentors and nurse educators play a critical role in providing guidance and constructive feedback. Furthermore, research on nursing students’ experiences can improve education, evaluate competencies and enhance learning in clinical placement.