Clinical experiences of final-year nursing students during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review and meta-synthesis

Luo, Jing; Luo, Lixia; Yang, Zhou; Chen, Miao; Ma, Hongyu

doi:10.1016/j.nedt.2022.105633

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“…However, both positive feelings (desire to help, opportunity to learn, affirmation of professional identity, sense of self-growth) and negative feelings (fear of becoming infected and concern about their inadequate psychological preparation for practice in clinical settings) have been reported, particularly during unexpected situations such as the COVID-19 pandemic (Luo et al, 2023;Sun et al, 2020;Velarde-García et al, 2021). Spanish studies on students' experiences as healthcare assistants highlight the emotional intensity of the experience, which aroused contrasting emotions such as pride, fear, sadness, anger and powerlessness, with fear and uncertainty emerging as the most prevalent emotions (Collado-Boira et al, 2020).…”

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“…However, both positive feelings (desire to help, opportunity to learn, affirmation of professional identity, sense of self‐growth) and negative feelings (fear of becoming infected and concern about their inadequate psychological preparation for practice in clinical settings) have been reported, particularly during unexpected situations such as the COVID‐19 pandemic (Luo et al, 2023; Sun et al, 2020; Velarde‐García et al, 2021).…”

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From students to nurses under pressure: Nursing students' entry into employment during the first COVID‐19 wave

Robledo‐Martín

Acea‐López²,

Pérez‐Urdiales

et al. 2023

Journal of Clinical Nursing

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Aims and objectiveTo describe the experiences of nursing students and their mental health as they entered employment during the first wave of the COVID‐19 pandemic (May–June 2020).BackgroundAs other healthcare professionals, nursing students who worked during the first COVID‐19 wave suffered from dysfunctional mental health symptoms.DesignSequential, mixed‐method, multicentre study.MethodsThe study population comprised 92 students in the third and fourth year of the Nursing degree at three Spanish universities, who entered employment during the pandemic. Data were collected between May and June 2020. In the quantitative phase, data were collected using an online questionnaire containing both validated anxiety and stress scales. In the qualitative phase, semi‐structured interviews were conducted with 18 participants. A descriptive analysis of the quantitative data and a reflexive thematic analysis of the qualitative data were carried out, and analyses were combined. COREQ checklist was used for reporting.ResultsThe combined quantitative and qualitative results were organised into five thematic areas: (1) Interruption of clinical placements, (2) Entering employment on a healthcare assistant contract, (3) Preventing contagion, (4) Adapting to the situation and managing emotions, and (5) Lessons learned.ConclusionThe students had a positive overall experience of entering employment, as they were able to develop their nursing skills. However, they had an emotional impact in form of stress caused by excessive responsibility, academic uncertainty, lack of personal protective equipment and training in its use, and the possibility of spreading disease to their family members.Relevance to Clinical PracticeIn the current context, changes must be made in study programmes to instruct nursing students to be able to cope with extreme clinical situations, such as pandemics. The programmes should include a more extensive coverage of epidemics and pandemics and management of emotional aspects such as resilience.

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From students to nurses under pressure: Nursing students' entry into employment during the first COVID‐19 wave

Robledo‐Martín

Acea‐López²,

Pérez‐Urdiales

et al. 2023

Journal of Clinical Nursing

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“…18 Another published systematic review included all nursing student clinical experiences during the final year when students are at various levels of practice. 19 Another review explored preceptors and the experiences of paramedics. 20 The nursing workforce is in a state of global crisis, and this review will include the voices of prelicensure nurses in their final weeks of clinical preparation, and will magnify their preceptorship experiences, specifically focusing on the immediate clinical experience that takes place in their pre-transition to the nursing profession.…”

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“…One planned review in PROSPERO has passed the anticipated publication date of June 2022 and was focused on any nursing student clinical experience during COVID-19, not preceptorship 18 . Another published systematic review included all nursing student clinical experiences during the final year when students are at various levels of practice 19 . Another review explored preceptors and the experiences of paramedics 20 …”

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“…These experiences may identify prelicensure nurses’ pre-transition shock and better inform the preparation, recruitment, and retention of future nurses to the altered workplace 21,22 . Further, during preliminary searching, an increasing number of qualitative studies were identified that addressed our review question and phenomenon of interest, reinforcing the need for a synthesis of all evidence to provide to key stakeholders and decision-makers before they implement solutions 15,18,19,23 . The objective of this review is to appraise and synthesize evidence of the clinical experiences of baccalaureate nursing students in preceptorship during the COVID-19 pandemic.…”

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Experiences of baccalaureate nursing students in preceptorship during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review protocol

Thomas,

Su,

Walter

et al. 2023

JBI Evidence Synthesis

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Objective: The objective of this review is to appraise and synthesize current evidence on the clinical experiences of baccalaureate nursing students in preceptorship during the COVID-19 pandemic. Introduction: Nursing education programs support quality clinical practice learning experiences, which are essential for preparing students for both the current and future workforce. The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed the health care system and the global shortage of nurses has almost doubled the previous estimates. Understanding nursing students’ clinical experiences during the pandemic can assist with identifying the needs of the future workforce. Nursing students complete the final practicum, also known as the last clinical, internship, or preceptorship before they are eligible to apply for licensure. This review seeks to explore these pre-transitional, unprecedented preceptorship experiences during COVID-19 to better understand how to prepare the pre-licensure nurse for the altered workforce. Inclusion criteria: This review will include qualitative studies that address the clinical experiences of undergraduate nursing students in preceptorship during the COVID-19 pandemic between 2020 and the present. Methods: The databases to be searched include CINAHL, MEDLINE, ERIC, Google Scholar, and Embase. Reference lists of included studies will be reviewed to identify additional studies. Gray literature will be searched for via ProQuest Dissertations and Theses, Google, and GreyNet International. Unpublished studies will be searched for on websites, including those of national associations of nursing. Study selection, critical appraisal, data extraction, and data synthesis will be performed independently by 2 reviewers. The findings will be collected using meta-aggregation to produce comprehensive synthesized findings and a ConQual Summary of Findings. Review registration: PROSPERO CRD42022328303

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How Are Alternative Clinical Placements Performed Compared to Traditional Clinical Placements During the COVID-19 Pandemic? Sought Through a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Romli,

Wan Yunus,

Adam

et al. 2024

Med.Sci.Educ.

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Clinical experiences of final-year nursing students during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review and meta-synthesis

Cited by 16 publications

References 38 publications

From students to nurses under pressure: Nursing students' entry into employment during the first COVID‐19 wave

From students to nurses under pressure: Nursing students' entry into employment during the first COVID‐19 wave

Experiences of baccalaureate nursing students in preceptorship during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review protocol

How Are Alternative Clinical Placements Performed Compared to Traditional Clinical Placements During the COVID-19 Pandemic? Sought Through a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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