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Experiences of Early and Enhanced Clinical Exposure for Postgraduate Neonatal Nursing Students at the University of Zambia, School of Nursing Sciences: Lessons and Implications for the Future

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Early and Enhanced Clinical Exposure immediately places postgraduate students in a clinical setting and incorporates continual hands-on instruction throughout their studies. It aims to motivate students by strengthening their academics, improving clinical and communication...

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Autores principales: Kalusopa, Victoria Mwiinga, Katowa-Mukwato, Patricia, Chitundu, Kabwe, Mvula, Manasseh, Nzala, Selestine, Kabinga-Makukula, Marjorie, Mwiinga, Christabell, Mwila, Emmanuel Musenge, Kampata, Linda, Mumba, Micheal Kanyanta, Chiguntap, Micheal, Sichone, James, Kwaleyela, Concept, Phiri, Phadaless, Mutemwa, Suzan, Zulu, Mildred, Mwaba-Siwale, Chileshe, Wahila, Ruth, Nawa, Mukumbuta, Wamunyima, Mercy Monde, Makondo, Francina, Syatalimi, Charity, Kafumukache, Elliot, Goma, Fastone
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: 2023
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10469329/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37655296
http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/ojn.2023.136024
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author Kalusopa, Victoria Mwiinga
Katowa-Mukwato, Patricia
Chitundu, Kabwe
Mvula, Manasseh
Nzala, Selestine
Kabinga-Makukula, Marjorie
Mwiinga, Christabell
Mwila, Emmanuel Musenge
Kampata, Linda
Mumba, Micheal Kanyanta
Chiguntap, Micheal
Sichone, James
Kwaleyela, Concept
Phiri, Phadaless
Mutemwa, Suzan
Zulu, Mildred
Mwaba-Siwale, Chileshe
Wahila, Ruth
Nawa, Mukumbuta
Wamunyima, Mercy Monde
Makondo, Francina
Syatalimi, Charity
Kafumukache, Elliot
Goma, Fastone
author_facet Kalusopa, Victoria Mwiinga
Katowa-Mukwato, Patricia
Chitundu, Kabwe
Mvula, Manasseh
Nzala, Selestine
Kabinga-Makukula, Marjorie
Mwiinga, Christabell
Mwila, Emmanuel Musenge
Kampata, Linda
Mumba, Micheal Kanyanta
Chiguntap, Micheal
Sichone, James
Kwaleyela, Concept
Phiri, Phadaless
Mutemwa, Suzan
Zulu, Mildred
Mwaba-Siwale, Chileshe
Wahila, Ruth
Nawa, Mukumbuta
Wamunyima, Mercy Monde
Makondo, Francina
Syatalimi, Charity
Kafumukache, Elliot
Goma, Fastone
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description BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Early and Enhanced Clinical Exposure immediately places postgraduate students in a clinical setting and incorporates continual hands-on instruction throughout their studies. It aims to motivate students by strengthening their academics, improving clinical and communication skills, and increasing their confidence. The underlying principles are to provide a clinical context and to ensure that the patient remains the centre of learning. The School of Nursing Sciences implemented this model in 2021 to produce hands-on Masters-level neonatal practitioners who can work in multidisciplinary clinical contexts. Therefore, this study explored the experiences of postgraduate nursing students on the Early and Enhanced Clinical Exposure model and draw implications for the future. METHODS: A phenomenological study design was utilized at the University of Zambia, School of Nursing Sciences and comprised of eight Master of Science Neonatal Nursing students in their second year. Convenience sampling was used to select the study site and participants. Data was collected between 15(th) January 2023 and 31(st) January 2023 using an in-depth interview guide. Audio recording and notes were transcribed immediately after data collection. Data analysis was conducted using thematic analysis and codes and themes were constructed from the coded data. Ethical clearance and permission were sought before conducting the study. RESULTS: Four major themes emerged from the study: identity and role confusion, challenging and hectic experiences, positive educational experiences, and personal and professional growth. These themes contributed to the promotion of evidence-based practice by helping students to assess, diagnose, and treat various conditions, as well as gain interest, experience, knowledge, and exposure. CONCLUSION: The model has a significant impact on motivation to learn, as evidenced by reported increased skill level with potential for use in clinical practice. It is recommended that it be implemented in all postgraduate programs for full-time students.
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spelling pubmed-104693292023-08-31 Experiences of Early and Enhanced Clinical Exposure for Postgraduate Neonatal Nursing Students at the University of Zambia, School of Nursing Sciences: Lessons and Implications for the Future Kalusopa, Victoria Mwiinga Katowa-Mukwato, Patricia Chitundu, Kabwe Mvula, Manasseh Nzala, Selestine Kabinga-Makukula, Marjorie Mwiinga, Christabell Mwila, Emmanuel Musenge Kampata, Linda Mumba, Micheal Kanyanta Chiguntap, Micheal Sichone, James Kwaleyela, Concept Phiri, Phadaless Mutemwa, Suzan Zulu, Mildred Mwaba-Siwale, Chileshe Wahila, Ruth Nawa, Mukumbuta Wamunyima, Mercy Monde Makondo, Francina Syatalimi, Charity Kafumukache, Elliot Goma, Fastone Open J Nurs Article BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Early and Enhanced Clinical Exposure immediately places postgraduate students in a clinical setting and incorporates continual hands-on instruction throughout their studies. It aims to motivate students by strengthening their academics, improving clinical and communication skills, and increasing their confidence. The underlying principles are to provide a clinical context and to ensure that the patient remains the centre of learning. The School of Nursing Sciences implemented this model in 2021 to produce hands-on Masters-level neonatal practitioners who can work in multidisciplinary clinical contexts. Therefore, this study explored the experiences of postgraduate nursing students on the Early and Enhanced Clinical Exposure model and draw implications for the future. METHODS: A phenomenological study design was utilized at the University of Zambia, School of Nursing Sciences and comprised of eight Master of Science Neonatal Nursing students in their second year. Convenience sampling was used to select the study site and participants. Data was collected between 15(th) January 2023 and 31(st) January 2023 using an in-depth interview guide. Audio recording and notes were transcribed immediately after data collection. Data analysis was conducted using thematic analysis and codes and themes were constructed from the coded data. Ethical clearance and permission were sought before conducting the study. RESULTS: Four major themes emerged from the study: identity and role confusion, challenging and hectic experiences, positive educational experiences, and personal and professional growth. These themes contributed to the promotion of evidence-based practice by helping students to assess, diagnose, and treat various conditions, as well as gain interest, experience, knowledge, and exposure. CONCLUSION: The model has a significant impact on motivation to learn, as evidenced by reported increased skill level with potential for use in clinical practice. It is recommended that it be implemented in all postgraduate programs for full-time students. 2023-06 2023-06-08 /pmc/articles/PMC10469329/ /pubmed/37655296 http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/ojn.2023.136024 Text en https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution International License (CC BY 4.0). http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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Kalusopa, Victoria Mwiinga
Katowa-Mukwato, Patricia
Chitundu, Kabwe
Mvula, Manasseh
Nzala, Selestine
Kabinga-Makukula, Marjorie
Mwiinga, Christabell
Mwila, Emmanuel Musenge
Kampata, Linda
Mumba, Micheal Kanyanta
Chiguntap, Micheal
Sichone, James
Kwaleyela, Concept
Phiri, Phadaless
Mutemwa, Suzan
Zulu, Mildred
Mwaba-Siwale, Chileshe
Wahila, Ruth
Nawa, Mukumbuta
Wamunyima, Mercy Monde
Makondo, Francina
Syatalimi, Charity
Kafumukache, Elliot
Goma, Fastone
Experiences of Early and Enhanced Clinical Exposure for Postgraduate Neonatal Nursing Students at the University of Zambia, School of Nursing Sciences: Lessons and Implications for the Future
title Experiences of Early and Enhanced Clinical Exposure for Postgraduate Neonatal Nursing Students at the University of Zambia, School of Nursing Sciences: Lessons and Implications for the Future
title_full Experiences of Early and Enhanced Clinical Exposure for Postgraduate Neonatal Nursing Students at the University of Zambia, School of Nursing Sciences: Lessons and Implications for the Future
title_fullStr Experiences of Early and Enhanced Clinical Exposure for Postgraduate Neonatal Nursing Students at the University of Zambia, School of Nursing Sciences: Lessons and Implications for the Future
title_full_unstemmed Experiences of Early and Enhanced Clinical Exposure for Postgraduate Neonatal Nursing Students at the University of Zambia, School of Nursing Sciences: Lessons and Implications for the Future
title_short Experiences of Early and Enhanced Clinical Exposure for Postgraduate Neonatal Nursing Students at the University of Zambia, School of Nursing Sciences: Lessons and Implications for the Future
title_sort experiences of early and enhanced clinical exposure for postgraduate neonatal nursing students at the university of zambia, school of nursing sciences: lessons and implications for the future
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url https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10469329/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37655296
http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/ojn.2023.136024
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