Dissertation
A Grounded Theory study of Nursing Students' Experiences in the Off-Campus Clinical Setting
Doctor of Philosophy, Central Queensland University
2009
Abstract
Poor workplace relations are an issue of concern in many workplaces and this phenomenon is not restricted to the nursing profession. The issue of workplace violence in nursing is well documented and there are an increasing number of studies which have investigated the notion of horizontal violence amongst graduate nurses. The impact that poor workplace relations has on the development of a professional identity by nursing students in the off-campus clinical setting is significant in light of the current global shortage of nurses. There is a dearth of knowledge in understanding how Australian undergraduate nursing students experience the off-campus clinical setting and subsequently develop a professional identity as a nurse. Therefore the aim of this study was to discover and describe the phenomena in order to develop a substantive theory that explains the experiences of the undergraduate nursing students in a regional setting.
Details
- Title
- A Grounded Theory study of Nursing Students' Experiences in the Off-Campus Clinical Setting
- Authors
- Brian J Sengstock (Author) - Central Queensland University
- Awarding institution
- Central Queensland University
- Degree awarded
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450134602621
- Output Type
- Dissertation
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