Exploring Factors and Challenges Influencing Nursing Interns’ Training Experiences in Emergency Departments in Saudi Arabia
This study aims to investigate nursing interns’ training experiences in emergency departments (EDs) in Saudi Arabia and explore the factors influencing their experiences. A descriptive research design was employed utilizing a survey distributed to nursing interns who completed their ED rotation with...
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| author | Reem Mutlaq Alotaibi Rawan Maqbool Alkhaldi Abeer Adel Turkistani Manar Musallam Alfaqih Lena Saeed Alzaidi Zainab Shabab Alosaimi Manar Hamed Almutairi Abdulellah Al Thobaity |
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| description | This study aims to investigate nursing interns’ training experiences in emergency departments (EDs) in Saudi Arabia and explore the factors influencing their experiences. A descriptive research design was employed utilizing a survey distributed to nursing interns who completed their ED rotation within the last three months. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 27, and principal component analysis (PCA) was conducted to identify the challenges encountered by the interns. This study analyzed the responses of 126 nursing internship students in various regions of Saudi Arabia to assess their training experiences in emergency departments. The principal component analysis revealed two significant factors: (1) “Emergency Department Training and Skill Development”, which focused on challenges faced during training, and (2) “Integrated Emergency Department Training and Competence Development”, which provided a holistic view of nursing internship students’ experiences and preparedness for their careers. The results indicated moderately below-average challenges and a moderately positive overall training experience. The findings suggest a need to address these challenges to improve the training experience and better prepare nursing internship students for careers in emergency departments. This study recommends enhancing the nursing curricula alignment with practical training objectives, focusing on technical and interpersonal skills development. A supportive learning environment in emergency departments is crucial, including effective communication and collaboration. Diverse clinical experiences and reflection on training can guide students in exploring potential career paths in emergency departments or other specialized nursing areas. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-9f9dc2bddd2649a78805457224fde6f62023-11-19T11:13:13ZengMDPI AGInternational Medical Education2813-141X2023-07-012313114010.3390/ime2030013Exploring Factors and Challenges Influencing Nursing Interns’ Training Experiences in Emergency Departments in Saudi ArabiaReem Mutlaq Alotaibi0Rawan Maqbool Alkhaldi1Abeer Adel Turkistani2Manar Musallam Alfaqih3Lena Saeed Alzaidi4Zainab Shabab Alosaimi5Manar Hamed Almutairi6Abdulellah Al Thobaity7Nursing Department, College of Applied of Medical Sciences, Taif University, At Taif 11099, Saudi ArabiaNursing Department, College of Applied of Medical Sciences, Taif University, At Taif 11099, Saudi ArabiaNursing Department, College of Applied of Medical Sciences, Taif University, At Taif 11099, Saudi ArabiaNursing Department, College of Applied of Medical Sciences, Taif University, At Taif 11099, Saudi ArabiaNursing Department, College of Applied of Medical Sciences, Taif University, At Taif 11099, Saudi ArabiaNursing Department, College of Applied of Medical Sciences, Taif University, At Taif 11099, Saudi ArabiaNursing Department, College of Applied of Medical Sciences, Taif University, At Taif 11099, Saudi ArabiaNursing Department, College of Applied of Medical Sciences, Taif University, At Taif 11099, Saudi ArabiaThis study aims to investigate nursing interns’ training experiences in emergency departments (EDs) in Saudi Arabia and explore the factors influencing their experiences. A descriptive research design was employed utilizing a survey distributed to nursing interns who completed their ED rotation within the last three months. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 27, and principal component analysis (PCA) was conducted to identify the challenges encountered by the interns. This study analyzed the responses of 126 nursing internship students in various regions of Saudi Arabia to assess their training experiences in emergency departments. The principal component analysis revealed two significant factors: (1) “Emergency Department Training and Skill Development”, which focused on challenges faced during training, and (2) “Integrated Emergency Department Training and Competence Development”, which provided a holistic view of nursing internship students’ experiences and preparedness for their careers. The results indicated moderately below-average challenges and a moderately positive overall training experience. The findings suggest a need to address these challenges to improve the training experience and better prepare nursing internship students for careers in emergency departments. This study recommends enhancing the nursing curricula alignment with practical training objectives, focusing on technical and interpersonal skills development. A supportive learning environment in emergency departments is crucial, including effective communication and collaboration. Diverse clinical experiences and reflection on training can guide students in exploring potential career paths in emergency departments or other specialized nursing areas.https://www.mdpi.com/2813-141X/2/3/13studentsnursingemergency serviceclinical competencecommunication barriersinternship |
| spellingShingle | Reem Mutlaq Alotaibi Rawan Maqbool Alkhaldi Abeer Adel Turkistani Manar Musallam Alfaqih Lena Saeed Alzaidi Zainab Shabab Alosaimi Manar Hamed Almutairi Abdulellah Al Thobaity Exploring Factors and Challenges Influencing Nursing Interns’ Training Experiences in Emergency Departments in Saudi Arabia International Medical Education students nursing emergency service clinical competence communication barriers internship |
| title | Exploring Factors and Challenges Influencing Nursing Interns’ Training Experiences in Emergency Departments in Saudi Arabia |
| title_full | Exploring Factors and Challenges Influencing Nursing Interns’ Training Experiences in Emergency Departments in Saudi Arabia |
| title_fullStr | Exploring Factors and Challenges Influencing Nursing Interns’ Training Experiences in Emergency Departments in Saudi Arabia |
| title_full_unstemmed | Exploring Factors and Challenges Influencing Nursing Interns’ Training Experiences in Emergency Departments in Saudi Arabia |
| title_short | Exploring Factors and Challenges Influencing Nursing Interns’ Training Experiences in Emergency Departments in Saudi Arabia |
| title_sort | exploring factors and challenges influencing nursing interns training experiences in emergency departments in saudi arabia |
| topic | students nursing emergency service clinical competence communication barriers internship |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2813-141X/2/3/13 |
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