Clinical Experience of Family Nurse Practitioner Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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dc.contributor.authorPhillips, Angela
dc.contributor.authorNeely, Shaina
dc.contributor.authorSmoot, Teresa
dc.date.accessioned2023-02-27T18:25:03Z
dc.date.available2023-02-27T18:25:03Z
dc.date.issued2023-03-02
dc.descriptionThe data collection methodology was qualitative research design involving interviews.en_US
dc.description.abstractThe aim of this study was to ascertain the experiences of Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) students participating in clinical experience during the COVID-19 pandemic and to identify the clinical challenges faced by FNP students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Background: Literature reveals the current COVID-19 pandemic poses urgent and prolonged threats to the health and well-being of the population worldwide. FNP students have struggled to find clinical sites and preceptors during the pandemic. Design: A qualitative research design involving interviews asking open-ended questions to converse with students was conducted. Interviews were conducted during the fall 2021 semester. Method: All interviews were transcribed and analyzed. Each transcript was read multiple times and themes were developed. Three main themes emerged. Conclusion: Clinical experience is an intricate part of the program as confidence to treat and educate patients is paramount. The themes identified during student interviews included: 1) Anxiety and stress; 2) Hindrance of knowledge base; and 3) Personal growth. Recommendation: Utilization of telehealth during education and clinical experiences will assist the FNP student maintain success throughout the program.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11310/5058
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.subject2023 Faculty and Student Research Poster Session and Research Fairen_US
dc.subjectWest Texas A&M Universityen_US
dc.subjectDepartment of Nursingen_US
dc.subjectPosteren_US
dc.subjectFamily Nurse Practitioneren_US
dc.subjectCOVID-19en_US
dc.subjectPandemicen_US
dc.titleClinical Experience of Family Nurse Practitioner Students during the COVID-19 Pandemicen_US
dc.typePresentationen_US

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