Lived Experiences of Newly Qualified Fijian Nurses during clinical placement eleven months after registration in Fiji

Aiyub, Samsun Nisha and Raturi, Shikha (2021) Lived Experiences of Newly Qualified Fijian Nurses during clinical placement eleven months after registration in Fiji. Directions: Journal of Educational Studies, 35 (2). pp. 27-36. ISSN 1011-5846

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Abstract

This study reports on the experiences of Fijian Nurses, who are new graduates, in their first eleven months of clinical placement. The study makes use of a qualitative phenomenological methodology. Nine (9) new nurses from two schools of nursing in Fiji who worked at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital participated in this study. Six participants were male and three were female. The data was collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed through thematic analysis. Four themes emerged from the data: 1) emotional reactions, 2) reality shock, 3) organizational factors and 4) competency. There was a mix of strengths and weaknesses identified under these themes. The importance of adequate support especially qualified preceptors, proper orientation and a stress-free environment during the clinical placement is evidently the departing message for educators, institutions and health departments.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
Divisions:	School of Pacific Arts, Communication and Education (SPACE)
Depositing User:	Fulori Nainoca - Waqairagata
Date Deposited:	17 Jun 2022 03:36
Last Modified:	17 Jun 2022 03:37
URI:	http://repository.usp.ac.fj/id/eprint/13472

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