Constructing a nursing identity within the clinical environment: The student nurse experience

Abstract

Such findings are important as they provide information for student nurses, preceptors and educators in guiding clinical placement experiences that are able to facilitate the development of the nursing identity.

A concept analysis of undergraduate nursing students speaking up for patient safety in the patient care environment

“…Of these, particular relevance to students includes; mistakes or incompetence relating to lack of knowledge (Bellefontaine ) and lack of teamwork as students often feel unsupported in the workplace (Walker et al . ). Nursing students’ use of voice is an active response, which correlates with individual factors such as powerlessness and organizational influences such as a safety culture (Melincavage ).…”

“…Their perception of personal identity is dependent on the support they receive, positive role modelling and the sense of inclusiveness or acceptance (Walker et al . ). However, at times there is a sense of being inferior, ignored, threatened, lacking in experience, not belonging and uncertain of their ability to practice (Levett‐Jones & Lathlean , Jackson et al .…”

“…, Andrew & Mansour , Walker et al . ). Education on speaking up has resulted in increased student confidence to advocate for patients safety (Kent et al .…”

“…, Walker et al . ). Students’ sense of agency and self‐determination while determining constraints of social structure in the workplace is also critical to enabling them to act independently and speak up (Levett‐Jones & Bourgeois ).…”

“…), role and position in the healthcare team (Walker et al . ) and fear of retribution or failing their placement (Bellefontaine , Ion et al . ).…”