Challenges Faced by Nursing Students During Clinical Rotations: A Nursing Viewpoint

Abstract

A key component of nursing students' development of professional skills is clinical training. The purpose of this study was to investigate the perceived difficulties that nursing students have while undergoing clinical training. A cross-sectional exploratory investigation was used. Nursing students in their second through fourth years as well as interns who completed their internships in area hospitals were among the included criteria used to enroll a proportionate, stratified, random sample in the study. Data was gathered using a validated electronic questionnaire with 29 items divided into three sections. Teachers, medical staff, the students themselves, assignments, time management, and the training site were the six components of the part that addressed the challenges faced by nursing students during their practical training. The students' opinions on the advantages of clinical training were the subject of another part. A "Likert scale" with three points was used. The results showed that the study participants felt light obstacles (24%), moderate challenges (62%), and severe challenges (14%). The perceived problems varied by grade level, with the mean score for all challenges during clinical training being 2.00 ±
0.28. In conclusion, the perceived difficulties during clinical training vary depending on the grade level. Teachers, medical personnel, students, assignments, time, and location were all involved in these difficulties. It is advised that nursing courses be better aligned with practical training objectives. This will assist nursing students learn and gain confidence in their approach by emphasizing the development of technical and interpersonal skills under the right supervision and in supportive clinical environments.