Nursing Students’ Experiences About Clinical Practice Tutoring
Author Information
Author(s): Borrallo-Riego Álvaro, Magni Eleonora, Pérez-Jiménez José Miguel, Guerra-Martín María Dolores
Primary Institution: University of Seville
Hypothesis
What are nursing students' experiences regarding clinical practice tutoring?
Conclusion
Nursing students place significant importance on the role of the clinical tutor, highlighting the need for tutors who foster a positive learning environment.
Supporting Evidence
- Most students reported high satisfaction levels with clinical tutoring.
- Significant differences in student experiences were found among different educational centres.
- Students emphasized the importance of clinical tutors being organized and available.
Takeaway
Nursing students think clinical tutors are really important for their learning and want them to be supportive and good at teaching.
Methodology
A cross-sectional observational study was conducted with nursing students using a validated questionnaire and data analysis through SPSS.
Potential Biases
Potential biases may arise from the self-reported nature of the questionnaire.
Limitations
The study's descriptive observational design may limit the depth of insights, and the closed questions in the questionnaire may exclude valuable information.
Participant Demographics
The sample consisted of 179 nursing students, predominantly women (86.03%), with a mean age of approximately 23 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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