Undergraduate nursing autopsy perceptions: A qualitative study

Abstract

This qualitative research study was recently conducted at a Midwestern university in the United States to gain knowledge of student perceptions regarding autopsy viewing. Little research has been performed regarding student nursing autopsy experiences. Autopsies were performed by board-certified forensic pathologist at medium-sized hospital.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Authors

Emily Joanna Cannon
Renee N. Bauer

Author Details

Emily Joanna Cannon, DNP, MSN, BSN and Renee N. Bauer, PhD

Sigma Membership

Lambda Sigma

Lead Author Affiliation

Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Autopsy, Nursing Students, Qualitative Study

Recommended Citation

Cannon, Emily Joanna and Bauer, Renee N., "Undergraduate nursing autopsy perceptions: A qualitative study" (2017). Convention. 335.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2017/posters_2017/335

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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