A generation at risk: the unseen consequences of Nepal’s nursing shortage on undergraduate nursing students clinical education

BMC Nursing, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 23(1)

Published: Dec. 21, 2024

Abstract Background The global nursing shortage has particularly severe consequences in resource-constrained countries like Nepal, where a significant outflow of healthcare professionals exacerbates the crisis. While impact on patient care, workforce dynamics, and organizational challenges within settings have been extensively researched, profound implications this crisis for education remain underexplored. This qualitative study sheds light often-unseen undergraduate students’ clinical education. Methods Data were collected from three focus group discussions involving eighteen final-year students two tertiary institutions. first took place June 2024, with third one July 2024. Thematic analysis was employed to identify interpret key themes. Results Four overarching themes emerged: (1) Compromised Learning, highlighting detrimental skill acquisition student preparedness; (2) Abandoned Field, revealing emotional toll isolation, describing themselves as “ghosts, silently observing sidelines”; (3) Forging Ahead, showcasing unintended resilience resourcefulness seeking alternative knowledge sources; (4) Digital Mentors, spotlighting innovative use Artificial Intelligence (AI) supplementary learning tool overburdened settings. Conclusion Nepal created challenging often isolating environment (CLE) students. their adaptability are commendable, these qualities not substitutes nurse staffing shortages inadequate mentorship. underscores urgent need systemic change, including increased investment workforce, cultivating supportive environment, integrating technology into These findings other grappling shortage.

Language: Английский

The influence of COVID-19 pandemic on college students’ academic performance and the construction of a learning ability warning system

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: Dec. 6, 2024

This study explored the impact of prevention and control measures taken by Chinese universities on college students' academic performance during COVID-19 pandemic.

Language: Английский