NURSING STUDENTS’ UNDERSTANDING OF PROFESSIONAL VALUES AFTER PRACTICE IN INTENSIVE CARE UNIT: A PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY
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https://doi.org/10.9789/2175-5361.rpcfo.v18.13980Keywords:
Intensive Care Clinical Practice, Professional Values, Nursing Students, Phenomenological StudyAbstract
Aim: the aim of this research is to make sense of nursing student’s professional values after practice in intensive care unit. Design: a descriptive phenomenological study Method: this study conducted using the method of Colaizzi and Giorgi. The study included 18 nursing students who had completed clinical practice in intensive care units. Results: beyond well-established values like dignity, empathy, and justice, students reflected a transformative grasp of professional identity—emphasizing the emotional labor, ethical decision-making, and the human connection experienced uniquely in intensive care settings. Conclusion: nursing students nearing graduation gained valuable experience in intensive care, linking the care process with professional values and increasing their awareness. The study recommends promoting nursing values in such settings and encouraging educators to act as role models. Emphasizing holistic practices rooted in nursing values is key to preparing students for complex healthcare environments.
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