Journal of Qualitative Research in Health Sciences
Journal of Qualitative Research in Health Sciences

Nursing Students’ Reflections on the Clinical Learning environment of the Oncology Unit: A Qualitative Study

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

Maryam Bagheri 1
Elaheh Ashouri 1
Akram Mohammadi Pelarti 2

1 Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

2 Shafa Hospital, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

10.34172/jqr.2023.19
Abstract
Background: The clinical learning environment is an important part of nursing education with a significant impact on nursing students’ perceptions and experiences. This study aimed to explore nursing students› reflections to determine the effects of the first rotation in the clinical learning environment of the oncology unit on their perceptions and practices.
Methods: A descriptive qualitative study design was used. Data were collected using reflective diaries of forty 5th-semester nursing students about their experiences of learning in the oncology unit. Conventional content analysis was used for data analysis using MAXQD 10 software.
Results: Participants’ perceptions of the clinical learning environment of the oncology unit were categorized into four main categories, namely challenging encounters, perceived needs, internal transcendence, and professional role development.
Conclusion: According to the results, nursing students’ unpleasant experiences must be managed. Careful attention should be devoted to the unique characteristics of this ward. Different educational strategies are needed, and clinical instructors must play their roles as facilitators in challenging conditions to promote nursing students’ clinical learning in oncology.

Highlights

Maryam Bagheri (Google Scholar) (PubMed)

Elaheh Ashouri (Google Scholar) (PubMed)

Akram Mohammadi Pelarti (Google Scholar) (PubMed)

Keywords

Oncology nursing
Nursing students
Clinical education
Learning
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Journal of Qualitative Research in Health Sciences
Volume 12, Issue 3
Autumn 2023
Pages 129-136

  • Receive Date 31 August 2022
  • Revise Date 20 January 2023
  • Accept Date 25 January 2023

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