Understanding the expectations of nursing students following the first clinical internship: A qualitative study

Leyva‐Moral, Juan M.; Aguayo‐González, Mariela; Gutiérrez, Sabiniana San Rafael; Pera, Miguel Jiménez; Mestres‐Soler, Olga

doi:10.1111/nhs.12897

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“…However, students do not always have specific expectations that they can clearly articulate due to the novelty of internships to them (Ruhanen et al, 2013;Zehr and Korte, 2020). When reflecting on their experiences upon program completion, interns emphasize the importance of company mentors who help them integrate into the organization and, hence, feel confident and efficient (Leyva-Moral et al, 2022). Learning new skills, including communication, collaboration, critical thinking and problem-solving, building a good relationship with a supervisor and having an opportunity for advancement increase the perceived value of (Neelam et al, 2019;Sauder et al, 2019) and satisfaction with the program more than receiving a salary (Beebe et al, 2009).…”

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How attractive are internship advertisements to prospective applicants? A mixed-method examination through the lens of employer branding

Plakhotnik

Shmaytser²,

Feofilov³

2023

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PurposeThe purpose of this study was to investigate attractiveness of internship advertisements to the prospective applicants through the lens of employer branding. By giving attention to internship attractiveness, universities and companies expand current collaborations around internship provision to enhance student internship experiences, satisfaction and employment prospects and to foster long-term sustainability of internship programs.Design/methodology/approachThe study used a mixed-methods design employing a concurrent triangulation strategy. The authors conducted a content analysis of 94 internship listings published in the largest Russian job portal, HeadHunter, and collected surveys from 274 prospective interns.FindingsThe study shows a mismatch between employer branding strategies and prospective interns' perceptions of employer attractiveness. Companies emphasize economic value and visual identity as well as functional attributes, while prospective interns prioritize development value and symbolic attributes. The findings suggest internship advertisements do not appeal to potential applicants.Research limitations/implicationsThe results are limited to business students from specific universities in Russia, so further research is needed to include students with different majors and from other countries. The study is also limited to advertisements available via a large online job portal. A comparative analysis of effectiveness of various communication channels for internship promotion could yield useful results.Practical implicationsCareer center advisors, academic program directors and internship coordinators should work with company leaders, human resources and marketing decision-makers, and recruitment specialists to better understand interns' drivers of attraction and audit the internship advertisements. Employers could use the study results to strengthen recruiting messages and, hence, attractiveness of the employer brand to potential interns.Originality/valueThe study contributes by applying the employer branding theory to an understudied population of interns, hence providing new insights into internships as collaboration between universities and companies. By focusing on internship positions, which differ from full-time permanent positions across many aspects, including the positions' duration, pay, supervision and purpose, the study assists in understanding the distinct drivers of attraction of interns, which are missing from published research on the topic.

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“…, 2013; Zehr and Korte, 2020). When reflecting on their experiences upon program completion, interns emphasize the importance of company mentors who help them integrate into the organization and, hence, feel confident and efficient (Leyva-Moral et al. , 2022).…”

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How attractive are internship advertisements to prospective applicants? A mixed-method examination through the lens of employer branding

Plakhotnik

Shmaytser²,

Feofilov³

2023

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Nursing students' experiences and expectations of clinical learning: A qualitative study

Munangatire

Nestor

Asino

2023

Nurse Education Today

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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the professional commitment of male nursing students in China: a descriptive comparative study

Wang,

Cheng,

Liu

et al. 2024

BMC Nurs

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Background The social culture, gender stereotypes, and social status of nursing in China impact the professional commitment of male nursing students. Increasing the professional commitment of male nursing students is critical for alleviating the shortage of nurses and addressing the gender gap. The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has caused widespread public concern about the nursing profession and may have changed people’s perception of the profession, which in turn may have a positive impact on the professional commitment of male nursing students in China. Objective This research aimed to assess how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the professional commitment of male nursing students in China and to analyze the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on potential factors that might affect their professional commitment. Methods A descriptive comparative study was conducted. This study involved total 368 male nursing students from five 4-year universities in Henan Province, China. 190 male nursing students were included before the COVID-19 pandemic (October to November 2019) and 178 were included after the COVID-19 pandemic (April to May 2023). The data, such as the sociodemographic characteristics and professional commitment of the two samples, were collected using a paper-and-pencil questionnaire. The research instruments used included the Professional Commitment Scale, the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support and the General Self-efficacy Scale. The data analysis employed χ 2 -tests, t -tests and hierarchical regression models. Results The proportion of Chinese male nursing students who are interested in nursing and do not intend to leave the major has increased after the pandemic (65.17% vs. 29.47%, 61.80% vs. 39.47%, respectively). Male nursing students exhibited greater professional commitment (3.30 ± 0.63) after the pandemic compared to before the pandemic (2.77 ± 0.43). The various factors, such as grade, intend to leave the major, interest in nursing, social support, and general self-efficacy, were linked to professional commitment of male nursing students in China. Conclusions Male nursing students in China exhibited greater professional commitment after the pandemic. This phenomenon may be attributed to the public’s increased recognition of the significance of nursing work during the pandemic, and the social status and image of nursing profession have been improved. Given the changes brought about by the COVID-19, strategies should be considered by nursing decision makers and schools to strengthen the professional commitment of male nursing students and increase the number of male nurses in the post-pandemic era.

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Understanding the expectations of nursing students following the first clinical internship: A qualitative study

Cited by 4 publications

References 30 publications

How attractive are internship advertisements to prospective applicants? A mixed-method examination through the lens of employer branding

How attractive are internship advertisements to prospective applicants? A mixed-method examination through the lens of employer branding

Nursing students' experiences and expectations of clinical learning: A qualitative study

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the professional commitment of male nursing students in China: a descriptive comparative study

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