Abstract
Purpose: International undergraduate clinical nursing placements are becoming a more accepted alternative to local clinical nursing placements, and have been identified as contributing to positive learning experiences. The purpose of this study was to explore and describe the lived experience of Australian student nurses that participated in a clinically focused learning placement in the Solomon Islands. It captured their perception of working in a clinical setting in a developing country.
Methods: An interpretive phenomenological study design was used. The sample comprised of seven senior undergraduate Bachelor of Nursing (BN) students. Participation in the study was entirely voluntary and not linked to grading or satisfaction of requirements needed to complete their degree course. Data was collected via both in semi-structured interviews and a group presentation after participation in the placement. Six themes describing the participants perceived areas of learning resulted, including (i) collaboration, (ii) confidence, (iii) appreciation, (iv) adaptability and creativity, (v) ignited passion and (vi) cultural considerations.
Results: Results inform faculty of the usefulness of an international clinical learning experience in a developing country and may guide future teaching within the subject areas of primary health care, community health nursing and clinical subjects.
Conclusion: Findings will inform faculty when organising future international opportunities for clinical placement and provide insight to future curriculum development.
Sigma Membership
Omicron Xi at-Large
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Clinical Education, Developing Country, Undergraduate BN
Recommended Citation
Frischknecht, Sonja Ann, "The experience of Australian undergraduate BN student nurses undertaking a clinical placement in the Solomon Islands" (2012). INRC (Congress). 46.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2012/presentations_2012/46
Conference Name
23rd International Nursing Research Congress
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Brisbane, Australia
Conference Year
2012
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The experience of Australian undergraduate BN student nurses undertaking a clinical placement in the Solomon Islands
Brisbane, Australia
Purpose: International undergraduate clinical nursing placements are becoming a more accepted alternative to local clinical nursing placements, and have been identified as contributing to positive learning experiences. The purpose of this study was to explore and describe the lived experience of Australian student nurses that participated in a clinically focused learning placement in the Solomon Islands. It captured their perception of working in a clinical setting in a developing country.
Methods: An interpretive phenomenological study design was used. The sample comprised of seven senior undergraduate Bachelor of Nursing (BN) students. Participation in the study was entirely voluntary and not linked to grading or satisfaction of requirements needed to complete their degree course. Data was collected via both in semi-structured interviews and a group presentation after participation in the placement. Six themes describing the participants perceived areas of learning resulted, including (i) collaboration, (ii) confidence, (iii) appreciation, (iv) adaptability and creativity, (v) ignited passion and (vi) cultural considerations.
Results: Results inform faculty of the usefulness of an international clinical learning experience in a developing country and may guide future teaching within the subject areas of primary health care, community health nursing and clinical subjects.
Conclusion: Findings will inform faculty when organising future international opportunities for clinical placement and provide insight to future curriculum development.