Experiences in the training of specialist family and community nurses: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The specialist Family and Community Nurse Practitioner (FCNP) is a professional who, after a period of training, is qualified to be part of multidisciplinary teams in primary care. The aim of this study was to describe and understand the experiences of nurses during their training process in the specialty of Family and Community Nursing in Spain.

Methods

A descriptive qualitative study was carried out. Participants were recruited by means of convenience sampling from January to April 2022. Sixteen specialist nurses in Family and Community Nursing from different autonomous communities in Spain participated in the study. Twelve individual interviews and one focus group were conducted. Data were analyzed following a thematic analysis method in ATLAS.ti 9.

Result

SUBMITTER: Sanchez-Munoz F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10192694 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature