The Impact of Nursing Shortage on Nursing Students' Education in Nepal
Author Information
Author(s): Ghimire Animesh, Neupane Mamata
Primary Institution: Chitwan Medical College, Bharatpur, Nepal
Hypothesis
How does the staffing shortage affect the clinical learning environment for undergraduate nursing students during their clinical placement?
Conclusion
The nursing shortage in Nepal has created a challenging and isolating clinical learning environment for students, highlighting the urgent need for systemic change.
Supporting Evidence
- The nursing shortage has led to compromised learning opportunities for students.
- Students reported feelings of isolation and lack of support during clinical placements.
- AI has emerged as a supplementary learning tool for nursing students in Nepal.
Takeaway
Nursing students in Nepal are struggling to learn because there aren't enough nurses to teach them, making them feel alone and unprepared.
Methodology
Qualitative study using focus group discussions with eighteen final-year nursing students from two tertiary institutions.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the qualitative nature of the study and the specific demographic of participants.
Limitations
The study's findings may not be generalizable to nursing students in rural areas or those from marginalized backgrounds.
Participant Demographics
Eighteen female nursing students aged 22 to 26 years, with varying educational backgrounds in nursing.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Want to read the original?
Access the complete publication on the publisher's website