Nursing students' metaphorical perceptions of professional communication and the concept of nursing in their first clinical practice: qualitative research.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Nursing education combines theoretical knowledge and clinical practice to prepare nursing students to meet the evolving demands of healthcare services. Understanding nursing students' metaphorical perceptions of the nursing profession and professional communication during their first clinical experiences can provide valuable insights into their professional identity and communication skills, as well as giving information about necessary improvements in nursing education. This study aimed to reveal the metaphorical perceptions of nursing students regarding the concepts of professional communication and nursing during their first clinical practices.

Methods

The study was conducted using a phenomenological design, a qualitative research method. A "student information

SUBMITTER: Icigen AY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11670494 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature