Incivility in Nursing Education: Experiences of Under-Graduate Nursing Students

Abstract

Incivility in nursing education is a pervasive issue that significantly impacts nursing students' clinical experience and psychological well-being. This study explored the forms and frequency of incivility encountered by clinical nursing students, documented its impacts and the coping mechanisms employed, and provided recommendations for interventions. A qualitative research approach involved focus group discussions with nursing students from Ambrose Alli University. The data was transcribed and analyzed thematically. The findings revealed that nursing students frequently experience various forms of incivility, including verbal abuse, inappropriate behaviour, and unprofessional conduct from senior nurses. These behaviours led to demotivation, frustration, and psychological stress, adversely affecting students' clinical learning experiences. Coping mechanisms identified included avoidance, confrontation, and normalization, indicating a need for more effective support systems. Participants suggested several interventions to mitigate incivility, such as implementing robust regulatory frameworks, enhancing institutional support, providing education and training for senior nurses, and establishing clear reporting mechanisms. The recommendations emphasize the importance of creating a respectful and supportive learning environment for nursing students. The study's findings align with existing literature on the negative impacts of incivility in nursing education and underscore the critical need for comprehensive strategies to address this issue. Educational institutions should integrate professionalism and ethics into the curriculum, establish strong mentorship programs, and monitor clinical placements. Healthcare organizations must implement and enforce policies against incivility, provide continuous professional development, and encourage positive behaviours. Future research should focus on expanding the sample size, conducting longitudinal studies, and evaluating the effectiveness of interventions across different contexts. Addressing incivility is essential for the professional development of nursing students and the overall quality of patient care, ensuring a competent and resilient nursing workforce.

Keywords

• Incivility
• Nursing Education
• Clinical Experience
• Psychological well-being
• Coping Mechanism

Hemşirelik Eğitiminde Nezaketsizlik: Lisans Hemşirelik Öğrencilerinin Deneyimleri

Abstract

Hemşirelik eğitiminde nezaketsizlik, hemşirelik öğrencilerinin klinik deneyimlerini ve psikolojik refahlarını önemli ölçüde etkileyen yaygın bir sorundur. Bu çalışma, klinik hemşirelik öğrencilerinin karşılaştığı nezaketsizliğin biçimlerini ve sıklığını araştırdı, etkilerini ve kullanılan başa çıkma mekanizmalarını belgeledi ve müdahaleler için önerilerde bulundu. Nitel bir araştırma yaklaşımı, Ambrose Alli Üniversitesi'nden hemşirelik öğrencileriyle odak grup tartışmalarını içeriyordu. Veriler yazıya geçirildi ve tematik olarak analiz edildi. Bulgular, hemşirelik öğrencilerinin kıdemli hemşirelerden sözlü taciz, uygunsuz davranış ve profesyonel olmayan davranış dahil olmak üzere çeşitli nezaketsizlik biçimleriyle sıklıkla karşılaştığını ortaya koydu. Bu davranışlar motivasyon eksikliğine, hayal kırıklığına ve psikolojik strese yol açarak öğrencilerin klinik öğrenme deneyimlerini olumsuz etkiledi. Belirlenen başa çıkma mekanizmaları arasında kaçınma, yüzleşme ve normalleştirme yer aldı ve bu da daha etkili destek sistemlerine ihtiyaç olduğunu gösterdi. Katılımcılar, sağlam düzenleyici çerçeveler uygulamak, kurumsal desteği artırmak, kıdemli hemşireler için eğitim ve öğretim sağlamak ve net raporlama mekanizmaları oluşturmak gibi nezaketsizliği azaltmak için çeşitli müdahaleler önerdiler. Öneriler, hemşirelik öğrencileri için saygılı ve destekleyici bir öğrenme ortamı yaratmanın önemini vurgulamaktadır. Çalışmanın bulguları, hemşirelik eğitiminde nezaketsizliğin olumsuz etkilerine ilişkin mevcut literatürle uyumludur ve bu sorunu ele almak için kapsamlı stratejilere duyulan kritik ihtiyacın altını çizmektedir. Eğitim kurumları, müfredata profesyonellik ve etiği entegre etmeli, güçlü mentorluk programları oluşturmalı ve klinik yerleştirmeleri izlemelidir. Sağlık kuruluşları nezaketsizliğe karşı politikalar uygulamalı ve yürürlüğe koymalı, sürekli mesleki gelişim sağlamalı ve olumlu davranışları teşvik etmelidir. Gelecekteki araştırmalar, örneklem boyutunu genişletmeye, uzunlamasına çalışmalar yürütmeye ve müdahalelerin farklı bağlamlardaki etkinliğini değerlendirmeye odaklanmalıdır. Nezaketsizliği ele almak, hemşirelik öğrencilerinin mesleki gelişimi ve hasta bakımının genel kalitesi için, yetkin ve dayanıklı bir hemşirelik iş gücü sağlamak açısından önemlidir.

Keywords

• Nezaketsizlik
• hemşirelik eğitimi
• klinik deneyim
• psikolojik iyilik hali
• başa çıkma mekanizmaları

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