J Korean Acad Soc Nurs Educ.  2019 Nov;25(4):471-483. 10.5977/jkasne.2019.25.4.471.

Experiences of Perception of Nursing Students' Rights in Clinical Practice

• Park S
• Cho H

• KMID: 2467327
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5977/jkasne.2019.25.4.471

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of perception of nursing students' rights participating in clinical practice.
METHODS
This descriptive study carried out purposeful sampling. The participants were 17 nursing students, who had experience of participating in clinical practice for more than 12 weeks. Data were collected through focus group interviews. Twelve subjects were in their third year and five in their fourth year. All were practicing in secondary general and tertiary university hospitals. The data were analyzed using classical content analysis method.
RESULTS
The researchers extracted 23 codes representing the nursing students' rights of clinical practice, which were grouped into 4 categories and 11 subcategories. The 4 categories were "˜deep disappointment as an alienated person in a clinical field', "˜clinical practice experience that cannot be given up despite difficulties', "˜need for a practice environment that takes care of nursing students', and "˜hope for support, advocacy and respect'.
CONCLUSION
Nursing students cannot claim rights at this time, but expressed the desire to build a support system so that these parts can be improved in the future. Therefore, nursing education institutions and clinical fields should maintain diverse efforts through reciprocal relationships.

Keyword

Human rights; Nursing; Students; Perception

MeSH Terms

Education, Nursing
Emigrants and Immigrants
Focus Groups
Hospitals, University
Human Rights
Humans
Methods
Nursing*
Students, Nursing