J Korean Biol Nurs Sci.  2018 Aug;20(3):159-168. 10.7586/jkbns.2018.20.3.159.

Nursing Students' Observation Experiences During Operations

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  • 1Christian College of Nursing, Gwangju, Korea. hamiso@ccn.ac.kr

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study aimed to explore nursing students' experiences of observing surgeries in the operating room.
METHODS
The data were collected through written scripts of nursing students who participated in the operating room practice. Data were analyzed via qualitative content analysis.
RESULTS
Five themes emerged from the data: "˜preparing with the thrilled hearts toward unknown area', "˜drawing back in front of the mirror of realities', "˜becoming an audience at a lifesaving orchestra', "˜reaching a tipping point of knowing', and "˜redrawing the trajectory of dream to be a nurse.
CONCLUSION
This study will prove helpful in describing their needs for systemic and emotional support. Findings indicated that major contributions of surgical observations to nursing students are more integrated understandings of nursing and the determinations of their career preferences.

Keyword

Nursing student; Operative procedure; Observation; Qualitative research

MeSH Terms

Dreams
Heart
Humans
Nursing*
Operating Rooms
Qualitative Research
Students, Nursing
Surgical Procedures, Operative
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