In COVID-19, Unmet Needs of Nursing Students Participating in Limited Clinical Practice

Abstract

Background: This study was conducted to identify unmet needs through qualitative research on students who have experienced clinical practice and alternative practice that are suddenly limited to COVID-19 situations.Method: Qualitative research using focus group interviews involved five junior students with untact or limited clinical practice experience. Finding:The unmet needs of nursing students were analyzed as four categories based on "lack of various media and visual materials" and "need to strengthen self-directed learning capabilities." Conclusion:The results of this study suggested that nursing students who experienced untact or limited clinical practice experience are demanding education that utilizes various media and enhances self-directed learning, despite suffering from a lack of direct field experience and burden on tasks. Therefore, education programs should be developed to meet these needs.

Nursing students' reflections on vaccine administration during the COVID-19 global pandemic

“…This student reflected on feeling useful, proud and privileged to participate in providing nursing care during unprecedented times ( Townsend, 2020 ). Limiting in-person experiences for students has the potential to slow the growth of clinical reasoning, reduce or delay skill development, and decrease confidence in pre-licensure nursing students ( Noh, 2021 ).…”