The first clinical practice experiences of psychiatric nursing students: A phenomenological study

• Published in: Nurse education today Vol. 61; pp. 146 - 152
• Main Authors: Demir, Satı, Ercan, Feride
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Scotland Elsevier Ltd 01.02.2018; Elsevier Science Ltd
• Subjects: Clinical experience; Clinical medicine; Clinical practice; College students; Empathy; Illnesses; Interpersonal relations; Interpersonal Relationship; Mental Disorders; Mental health; Nursing; Nursing education; Nursing Students; Personal development; Phenomenological research; Phenomenological study; Phenomenology; Practice placements; Professional practice; Psychiatric-mental health nursing; Psychiatry; Qualitative research; Stigma; Therapeutic alliances; Turkey; Nursing students; Phenomenological study; Clinical practice; Mental health

The purpose of this study was to evaluate student nurses clinical experiences during their first clinical contacts with psychiatric patients by using a qualitative phenomenological approach. A phenomenological approach was used. Face-to-face interviews were conducted to collect data focusing on the...