A Digital Guidebook of Typical Hematological Disorders for Nursing Students who are having an Internship in a Hematological unit
Ebile Quinnette, Ambo Oyang (2024)
2024
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2024060320140
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In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, the globalization of nursing practice has become a significant phenomenon, prompting an influx of nursing students seeking hands-on experience through internships in different healthcare settings. This guidebook was tailored to serve as a broad resource for international nursing students starting internship in a hematologic ward.
The purpose of this thesis was to produce an easy-to-understand, evidence-based digital guidebook for nursing students providing orientation on how to navigate the hematologic ward as an intern. Concerning the purpose, the objective was to provide nursing students with a thorough orientation to the specific challenges, treatments, and patient care protocols within a hematological ward using a guidebook.
The guidebook gave a brief description of common hematological disorders, covering their symptoms, clinical manifestations, treatment approaches and most importantly, the role of the nurse/student in caring for hematologic patients. Designed and written with the international nursing student in mind, it aimed to build-up understanding and confidence when dealing with hematological diseases. The nurse’s role and guidance of hematological patients’ section, included at the end of the guidebook, provided important insights and guidance to provide students with the entry level knowledge needed for a successful and enriching internship. This guidebook eased transition into the clinical setting thereby promoting professional growth and patient care.
The final product of this thesis is a guidebook created with FlipHTML5 software. The guidebook contains 22 pages, cover page included. It is divided into seven different chapters, starting with the introduction, insights into different hematogical disorders (Leukemia, myeloma and Lymphoma), medical treatment options and the nurses’ role and guidance for hematological patients. The digital guidebook can be used on all electronic devices like mobile phones, laptops, iPad, and computers.
The purpose of this thesis was to produce an easy-to-understand, evidence-based digital guidebook for nursing students providing orientation on how to navigate the hematologic ward as an intern. Concerning the purpose, the objective was to provide nursing students with a thorough orientation to the specific challenges, treatments, and patient care protocols within a hematological ward using a guidebook.
The guidebook gave a brief description of common hematological disorders, covering their symptoms, clinical manifestations, treatment approaches and most importantly, the role of the nurse/student in caring for hematologic patients. Designed and written with the international nursing student in mind, it aimed to build-up understanding and confidence when dealing with hematological diseases. The nurse’s role and guidance of hematological patients’ section, included at the end of the guidebook, provided important insights and guidance to provide students with the entry level knowledge needed for a successful and enriching internship. This guidebook eased transition into the clinical setting thereby promoting professional growth and patient care.
The final product of this thesis is a guidebook created with FlipHTML5 software. The guidebook contains 22 pages, cover page included. It is divided into seven different chapters, starting with the introduction, insights into different hematogical disorders (Leukemia, myeloma and Lymphoma), medical treatment options and the nurses’ role and guidance for hematological patients. The digital guidebook can be used on all electronic devices like mobile phones, laptops, iPad, and computers.