Search

Compassion and empathy form the bedrock of nursing, essential for sincere and integral healthcare practice. This study delves into the multifaceted dimensions of caring in nursing, exploring its physical and emotional aspects. Nursing instructors are pivotal in infusing active learning strategies that cultivate caring behaviors among students, preparing them for healthcare's technical and compassionate aspects. Positive interactions between instructors and students impact students' academic performance and personal development by creating a supportive and nurturing learning environment, fostering openness to constructive feedback, building students' self-esteem and confidence, and helping them manage academic stresses and anxieties. The study explored Kazakh nursing students' experiences regarding their instructors' caring behavior. Exploratory qualitative research using a thematic approach. A university situated in Astana, Kazakhstan. Eleven (11) Kazakh nursing students. This study utilized purposive sampling to collect data from Kazakh nursing students from January to March 2024. The researcher adhered to ethical guidelines and ensured the rigor and trustworthiness of the study. The data were analyzed using the thematic approach. One hundred fifty-nine initial codes were identified, and after the codes were grouped and categorized, ten subthemes and four major themes were developed. The four major themes are Caring Creates a Supportive and Inclusive Environment for Learning, Caring Qualities of an Instructor, Caring is Cultural in Nature, and Negative Consequences of an Instructor's Over-Caring. According to nursing students' experience, instructors' caring behavior is crucial in maintaining the student-teacher relationship and motivating and collaborating. On the other hand, overly caring may lead to irresponsibility, impaired personal development, and disrespect from students toward instructors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The risk of acquiring and spreading infection must be minimized in nursing students because they are exposed to healthcare-associated infections during clinical training. To achieve this goal, students should be knowledgeable and competent in infection control practice before proceeding to their training hospitals. This study assessed the nursing students' perception of the infection prevention climate in training hospitals in Saudi Arabia. It also examined the predictors of the students' perceptions. A quantitative, cross-sectional design was used. This investigation was part of a large study conducted in six Saudi universities. A total of 829 Saudi nursing students were included in this study. Data were collected using the Leading Culture of Quality in Infection Prevention scale and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Ethical approval was obtained from the King Saud University, and permission was given by the administration of each participating university. The overall perception of nursing students indicated a modest infection prevention climate. Prioritization of quality and improvement orientation was rated as the highest dimensions, whereas psychological safety and supportive environment were the lowest. The nursing students in University F had the poorest perceptions among the six universities. The predictors of nursing student perception of their training hospitals' infection prevention climates were the university where they studied, their age, and participation in infection prevention seminars. This article describes nursing students' perception of the infection prevention climate of their training hospitals in Saudi Arabia. Results may provide a unique theoretical underpinning on the perception and factors that effect an infection prevention climate. Thereby, previous knowledge and literature may be expanded. Results can be used as a guide in establishing clinical policies in efforts toward improving the infection prevention climate. • This multi-university study assessed the nursing students' perceived infection prevention climate of training hospitals. • The students perceived their training hospitals' infection prevention climate modestly. • The university, age, and participation in infection prevention seminars were significant predictors of students' perceptions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background Nursing student life is stressful as a result of the work they exert to learn concepts ranging from basic to complicated issues and health concerns for maintaining overall human health. Hence, assessing the quality of life (QOL) of nursing students is important to determine if they have excellent well-being levels as they go through the learning process. Objectives This study measured and compared QOL of respondents by country of residence, and identified the QOL predictors of students. Design Descriptive, cross-sectional design. Settings A multi-country study conducted in Chile, Egypt, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Kenya, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and the United States of America. Participants A convenience sample of 2012 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students. Methods A self-administered questionnaire containing demographic characteristic items and the World Health Organization QOL-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF) was used to gather data from respondents. Results The highest overall QOL was recorded in the physical health domain, whereas the lowest was in the social health domain. The perceived highest and lowest QOL dimension varied between countries. Age, country of residence, and monthly family income showed statistically significant multivariate effect on the aspects of QOL. Conclusions Considering their stressful lives, the present study underscores the importance of ensuring the highest level of well-being among nursing students. The maintenance of high levels of well-being among nursing students should also be prioritized to maximize their learning and ensure their satisfaction in their student life. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background Faculty continue to observe students struggling as they adapt their study strategies to learn nursing core content. Objectives This study described the study habits of Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students prior to admission to the program. Design This study used a descriptive qualitative research design. Settings and Participants A purposive sample of 19 BSN students (juniors [ n = 10] and seniors [ n = 9]) from a 4-year public Midwestern university were included in this study. Methods Two focus group sessions, using a semi-structured interview guide, were conducted in the spring semester of 2013. Results The four themes which emerged from the analysis of data were: “I just got it,” “I had a lot of time then,” “I studied alone” mostly, and “…a little struggle with the sciences.” Conclusions The findings suggest the BSN students did not study much or employed poor study strategies during their years completing general education courses. Academic support is needed by students prior to admission to the nursing program so they can learn effective study skills and modify their study habits for easier adaptation to the rigors of nursing education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background No study has been undertaken to understand how spirituality and spiritual care is perceived and implemented by Saudi nursing students undergoing training for their future professional roles as nurses. Objectives This study was conducted to investigate the perception of Baccalaureate nursing students toward spirituality and spiritual care. Design A descriptive, cross-sectional design was employed. Settings and Participants A convenience sample of 338 baccalaureate nursing students in two government-run universities in Saudi Arabia was included in this study. Methods A self-administered questionnaire, consisting of a demographic and spiritual care background information sheet and the Spiritual Care-Giving Scale Arabic version (SCGS-A), was used for data collection. A multivariate multiple regression analysis and multiple linear regression analyses were performed accordingly. Results The mean value on the SCGS-A was 3.84 ± 1.26. Spiritual perspective received the highest mean (4.14 ± 1.45), followed by attribute for spiritual care (3.96 ± 1.48), spiritual care attitude (3.81 ± 1.47), defining spiritual care (3.71 ± 1.51) and spiritual care values (3.57 ± 1.47). Gender, academic level and learning spiritual care from classroom or clinical discussions showed a statistically significant multivariate effect on the five factors of SCGS-A. Conclusions Efforts should be done to formally integrate holistic concept including all the facets of spirituality and spiritual care in the nursing curriculum. The current findings can be used to inform the development and testing of holistic nursing conceptual framework in nursing education in Saudi Arabia and other Arab Muslim countries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background With the continued emigration of Filipino nurses and increasing globalization, there is a need for globally competent nurses. Thus, the development of cultural competence among nursing students is critical in their preparation to assume their future responsibilities in the profession. Objectives This study investigated the predictors of cultural competence among nursing students in the Philippines. Design This is a descriptive, cross-section study. Participants and Setting This study included 332 Bachelor of Science in nursing students in three nursing schools situated in the northern Philippines. Methods The Cultural Capacity Scale was used to gather data from the respondents. The demographic characteristics and cultural background of the students were entered in a regression analysis to predict their cultural competence. Findings The respondents manifested appreciably good cultural competence with a mean score of 68.98 ± 11.73. The ability to understand the beliefs of various cultural groups received the highest mean of 3.65 ± 0.86, while the ability to identify the care needs of patients with diverse cultural backgrounds received the lowest (mean, 3.31 ± 0.74). Living in an environment with culturally diverse people, prior diversity training, being in the latter years of the nursing program, and with experience of caring for patients from diverse cultures and special population groups, were identified as predictors, accounting for 68.1% of the variance of cultural competence. Conclusions Nursing education should devise strategies to ensure future culturally competent Filipino nurses. Considering the fact that most of the Filipino nurses will potentially work overseas, they should be well prepared to provide competent care that is culturally sensitive. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Addressing nursing students' lack of interest in providing care for the aged population is a global challenge for nursing educators. Despite global interest in student nurses' readiness for older people care, almost all the literature has been identified from single countries, predominantly with high income per capita. At present, no study has been conducted to provide evidence-based data related to this topic from a multi-country perspective. The study's purpose was to examine the willingness to work with older persons and associated factors among student nurses from nine countries (or regions). This study utilized a correlational and cross-sectional design. This was a multi-country survey study conducted in China, Chile, Egypt, Hong Kong, India, Greece, the State of Palestine (henceforth Palestine), the Philippines, and Saudi Arabia. 2250 baccalaureate nursing students were recruited from 10 universities in this study. The survey that was used to collect data comprised four parts: socio-demographic data, attitude toward aging, older person care perception, and willingness to work with such group. Respondents in five regions (including Mainland China, Greece, Hong Kong, Palestine, and Saudi Arabia) stated that older persons were the least favored group for future career choices. In comparison with mainland China, respondents in Chile, India, and the Philippines were significantly more likely to be willing to care for older patients, but those in Egypt and Greece indicated a lower tendency to choose this option. Favorable attitudes toward aging and older person care perception were significantly associated with having the willingness to provide care to gerontologic patients in the future. Although attitudes toward aging and older person care perception have long been confirmed as important factors that are linked with willingness in caring for older people, this study adds that location is a more influential factor. Additional research in other countries is needed to advance the knowledge in this important area. • The study provides empirical data regarding student nurses' willingness in providing care to older people. • Working for older persons was ranked as the lowest among nursing students in the majority of countries or regions. • The study adds that the location is a more influential factor. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Self-Compassion Scale is an extensively used tool to measure self-compassion among different groups of population, including nurses. The tool has been translated and tested for its psychometric properties in previous studies. Assessing self-compassion among Saudi nursing students is critical as self-compassion is suggested to create a positive effect on one's wellbeing, coping, emotions, and other personal outcomes. This study determined the validity and reliability of the Self-Compassion Scale Arabic version (SCS-A) for nursing students. It also identified the demographic factors associated with the students' self-compassion. A quantitative, cross-sectional design. The investigation was carried-out in two government universities in Saudi Arabia. A sample of 322 Saudi nursing students in the 2nd to 4th year, as well as nurse interns was surveyed (mean age = 21.27, range = 18–27). The Self-Compassion Scale was culturally adapted to come up with the SCS-A. Content validity was established. Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) was used to establish the construct validity; whereas for reliability, internal consistency and test-retest reliability were established. Pearson's product correlation, t -test, and One-way Analysis of Variance were used to examine the demographic factors associated with self-compassion, accordingly. A panel of experts rated content validity as excellent. The EFA revealed six dimensions namely "self-judgment," "self-kindness," "common humanity," "mindfulness," "isolation," and "over-identification", with total variance of 64.1%. Cronbach's alpha values for the six factors were from 0.76 to 0.85, with an overall α of the whole scale at 0.86. Computation revealed ICC values ranging from 0.84 to 0.92, whereas the ICC for the entire SCS-A was 0.81. SCS-A shown satisfactory validity as well as good reliability. SCS-A can be used to collect baseline data on self-compassion, which could be used in developing policies in the universities and training hospitals to ensure that nurse interns and nursing students have compassion toward self. The study also opens opportunities for multi-country and cross-cultural studies on self-compassion among nursing students. • The Self-Compassion Scale was culturally adapted to Arabic language for nursing students. • The Arabic version is valid and reliable in measuring self-compassion of nursing students. • The Arabic version can be used for cross-cultural studies of self-compassion of nursing students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

While family-centered care is considered a vital part of nursing care, nursing students seem to struggle in incorporating family-centered care in the clinical setting. Several factors such as minimal exposure in family interactions throughout their clinical practice, lack of experience in organizing family-centered clinical experiences, access to restricted clinical areas, and inadequate supervision from clinical instructors present as challenges among nursing students in practicing family-centered care. This study explored the perceptions of nursing students toward family-centered care in Saudi Arabia. This study used the quantitative approach through the cross-sectional survey method. The study was conducted in the Faculty of Nursing of a government university in Saudi Arabia. A total population sample comprising 232 female junior and student nurses participated in the study. After the approval of the Ethical Board Committee had been secured, a survey containing a demographic information sheet and the Family-Centered Care Questionnaire was distributed to the students from June 2018 to February 2019. The overall mean of the students' responses in the questionnaire was 3.76 (SD = 0.67, range = 3.40–4.08), indicating a modest perception toward family-centered care. The dimension "family is the constant" received the most positive response from the students (M = 3.90, SD = 0.77), whereas the dimension "parent-to-parent support" was rated the lowest with a mean of 3.64 (SD = 0.89). Junior nursing students had more positive perception toward family-centered care than the seniors. Weak negative correlations were observed between students' age and family-centered care perception. This study provides insights into family-centered care, which could be used in crafting policies and interventions in various health care settings and nursing education in Saudi Arabia. Such insights could foster positive perceptions toward family-centered care among student nurses and guarantee excellent family-centered care nursing practice. • The students tended to view the family as the constant and an important component of nursing care. • The students reported that parents received minimal support from other parents in the clinical settings. • Educational level and age were found to be associated with the students' perceptions toward family-centered care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]