Abstract

Long-Term Care (LTC) home recruitment challenges and nursing student disinterest in such clinical placements and careers, underscore this study’s urgent need. This qualitative focused ethnography explored preceptor, faculty advisor, and pre-graduate student beliefs, values, and practices contributing to positive LTC home clinical placements. Upon receiving research ethics board clearance, six participants were recruited through purposive sampling in southern Ontario. Using Spradley’s (1980) method, data were collected and analyzed from January-April, 2015 through: (a) 17 semi-structured interviews; (b) observation field notes; (c) journal entries and (d) document examination. Thematic analysis revealed implicit practices for realization of positive experiences: (a) intentional shaping, (b) getting familiar, (c) transitioning to independence, and (d) showcasing accomplishments. A valued relationship quality was a blend of personal and professional. Document use promoted valued placement preparation. The findings address a gerontological literature gap, providing initial insights about how positive experiences happened and what contributed to them.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 10125805; ProQuest document ID: 1808414259. The author still retains copyright.

Fran M. Meloche

Author Details

Fran M. Meloche, RN, MScN

Sigma Membership

Tau Upsilon

Type

Thesis

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Ethnography

Research Approach

Qualitative Research

Keywords:

Nursing Students, Canada, Long-Term Care Homes, Nursing Education

Advisors

de Witt, Lorna;Patrick, Linda;Paraschak, Victoria

Degree

Master's

Degree Grantor

University of Windsor

Degree Year

2016

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2021-09-21

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