Clinical placement experience of nursing students during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our society is profound, not least for the healthcare sector. On the one hand, this exceptional situation created unprecedented learning opportunities for nursing students. Yet, on the other hand, this situation can jeopardise nursing students learning trajectory.

Objectives

To study nursing students' experiences during clinical placement during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Design

Cross-sectional survey design.

Settings

Clinical placements during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Participants

Nursing students from nine Belgian nursing schools.

Methods

All students enrolled in nursing education are eligible to participate. The survey consists of five dimensions: demographics, risk perception, self-efficacy, support

SUBMITTER: Ulenaers D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7803623 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature