STUDENT LEARNING EXPERIENCE IN NURSING PRACTICE OF MENTAL HEALTH AND PSYCHIATRY

Abstract

The learning process in clinical practice (CP) helps trainee nurses to acquire practical and theoretical skills. Objective: To know the learning experience of Nursing students regarding their CP in mental health and psychiatry. Methods: Qualitative research using focus groups, selection of 18 study subjects arranged in 3 focus groups of 6 members. Use of constant comparative analysis. In relation to validity and reliability the analysis was carried out using investigator triangulation and Lincoln’s and Guba’s evaluative criteria. Ethical principles of the Declaration of Helsinki and signing of an Informed Consent Form were considered. Results: Metacategories such as integrated learning (productive practice), role of the psychiatric nurse (administrative), influence of behavioral model and attitudes-beliefs (initial clinical anxiety). Conclusion: Negative feelings, initial clinical anxiety and comprehensive learning.