Date of Completion

2023

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Keywords

Students, Clinical Experiences

Abstract

This study used a qualitative approach to explore and evaluate the clinical training experience of third and fourth-year nursing students at De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute. Purposive sampling was used to select participants; one student from each section in the third and fourth year was their initial participant. Once data saturation was achieved from these selected participants, the researchers did not seek additional participants. However, if data saturation is not reached, the researchers will include new participants from the same year and sections to ensure comprehensive data collection. This approach allowed for a focused and targeted selection process, ensuring that the research captured a sufficient depth and breadth of perspectives while efficiently managing the number of participants involved. An individual face-to-face interview was conducted using open-ended questions. The interviews were divided into the introductory, actual interview, and summary and closing phases. During the interview, confidentiality was maintained by assigning each participant a unique number. Data collection continued until saturation was reached, meaning that no new information was obtained from the interviews. After conducting the interviews, the transcribed data was sent to the participants to ensure accuracy and validity. This process involved double- checking the transcriptions to ensure the correctness and legitimacy of all recorded information. Colaizzi's method of data analysis was used. After the data was collected and analyzed, the researchers developed three themes, with the first theme focusing on the difficulties and challenges encountered by the participants. This theme highlights the struggles faced by the student nurses as they transitioned from online and blended learning to face-to-face duty, adapted to a new environment, interacted with challenging patients, and navigated their lack of knowledge and confidence. The findings suggest that these difficulties significantly impacted the participants' ability to execute nursing skills, emphasizing the importance of addressing such challenges in nursing education and training.

First Advisor

Madelyn A. Gabrieles

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