Nursing students' perceptions of spiritual needs at the end of life. A qualitative study.

Spirituality is defined as the meaning of life, being the very essence of life made up of all of the aspects inherent to it. During end-of-life processes, this need is shown to be particularly altered in patients and yet it is an aspect that the health professionals accompanying patients in this situation report being least equipped to address, alongside therapies that could help to meet these needs, such as art therapy. An exploratory qualitative study was conducted, adheres to the guidelines of COREQ (41). The study population were final year students undertaking a nursing degree at the University of Huelva, Spain. The sample was selected via intentional sampling using snowball recruitment from the study population. Stratification according to gender was performed due to the feminised nature of the population. Sample size was determined progressively during the research, with recruitment ceasing at 13 informants once information saturation was achieved. Inclusion criteria required that participants were to be final year students enrolled on a nursing degree who had provided consent to participate voluntarily in the research. The analysis Realized was interpretive phenomenological (IPA) as described by Smith (43-45). The present study revealed that students perceive their training on spiritual care to be deficient. Despite them reporting that they possess the skills and tools to provide end-of-life care, this is not enough to provide effective accompaniment, given that this moment brings them into touch with their own insecurities. Students verbalized the need to learn strategies to address this shortcoming regarding final accompaniment, for instance, through art, with creativity being one of the skills with the potential to uncover the meaning of life.

[Effects of a Nursing Simulation Learning Module on Clinical Reasoning Competence, Clinical Competence, Performance Confidence, and Anxiety in COVID-19 Patient-Care for Nursing Students].

PURPOSE: This study aimed to develop a nursing simulation learning module for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patient-care and examine its effects on clinical reasoning competence, clinical competence, performance confidence, and anxiety in COVID-19 patient care for nursing students. METHODS: A non-equivalent control group pre- and post-test design was employed. The study participants included 47 nursing students (23 in the experimental group and 24 in the control group) from G City. A simulation learning module for COVID-19 patient-care was developed based on the Jeffries simulation model. The module consisted of a briefing, simulation practice, and debriefing. The effects of the simulation module were measured using clinical reasoning competence, clinical competence, performance confidence, and anxiety in COVID-19 patient-care. Data were analyzed using χ²-test, Fisher's exact test, t-test, Wilcoxon signed-rank test, and Mann-Whitney U test. RESULTS: The levels of clinical reasoning competence, clinical competence, and performance confidence of the experimental group were significantly higher than that of the control group, and the level of anxiety was significantly low after simulation learning. CONCLUSION: The nursing simulation learning module for COVID-19 patient-care is more effective than the traditional method in terms of improving students' clinical reasoning competence, clinical competence, and performance confidence, and reducing their anxiety. The module is expected to be useful for educational and clinical environments as an effective teaching and learning strategy to empower nursing competency and contribute to nursing education and clinical changes.

The value of a redesigned clinical course during COVID-19 pandemic: an explorative convergent mixed-methods study.

BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 lockdown in March 2020 had a significant consequence for nursing students worldwide including limited access to learning situations in clinical rotation. Therefore, this study aims to explore how an innovative redesign of a clinical course in a time of pandemic supported nursing students in learning the fundamentals of care in their first year. The redesign involved the transformation of a traditional hands-on clinical course into a technology-enhanced learning environment. DESIGN: This was an explorative convergent mixed-methods study using both quantitative and qualitative methods. METHODS: Twenty-four first-year nursing students responded to an online questionnaire with open-ended questions. Two nursing students and one faculty member participated in individual online interviews, and three faculty members participated in an online focus group interview. All the data were collected in June 2020. The quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and the qualitative data using content analysis. The GRAMMS guideline was applied. RESULTS: The students achieved the learning outcomes regarding fundamental care, basic physical assessment skills, and clinical reasoning with the help of academic assignments, multimedia learning resources, and virtual patients. Further, six central aspects of the facilitator role in the virtual simulation were identified. The aspect that was considered most valuable involved uncovering the "red thread" between different areas of knowledge in the first year of nursing education; this supported the students to better understand how to think and talk like a nurse. CONCLUSION: This study offers insight into how a technology-enhanced clinical course can foster the learning of fundamental nursing care, basic physical assessment skills, and clinical reasoning skills; enhancing students' preparedness for clinical hours. Virtual patients' scenarios contributed to integrating different types of knowledge and skills that are important when providing nursing care for patients in clinical practice. This study also highlighted a gap in pedagogical competence among faculty members with regards to facilitating learning in a technology-enhanced learning environment. Study findings suggest promising pedagogical strategies that should be further developed post-pandemic, in response to the call for a renewal of nursing education using more technologically supported learning designs.

Psychological stress factors and salivary cortisol in nursing students throughout their training / Factores de estrés psicológico y cortisol salivar en alumnos de enfermería a lo largo de la formación / Fatores de estresse psicológico e cortisol salivar em alunos de enfermagem ao longo da formação

ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze psychological stress factors and salivary cortisol concentration in nursing undergraduates throughout their training. Method: a cross-sectional, analytical, and comparative study carried out in an evening course using a sociodemographic questionnaire, an Instrument to Assess Stress in Nursing Students, and salivary cortisol analysis. The study included descriptive and comparative analyses and a multiple linear regression model. Results: 187 participants answered the questionnaires, and 129 had their cortisol quantified. The domains Practical Activities Execution, Professional Communication, and Professional Training represented the stress factors with the highest mean values for 3rd, 4th, and 5th-year students compared to 1st and 2nd year. For the 5th year, it was the domains Professional Communication and Professional Training compared to the 3rd year and Environment compared to the 1st and 3rd year. A significant result was obtained between the times of cortisol collections for males (p < 0.0001), females (p < 0.0001), and for 1st (p = 0.0319) 2nd (p = 0.0245), and 5th (p < 0.0001) years. Conclusion: Students in years 3 through 5 had higher exposure to stressors, and there were adjustments in cortisol production rhythmicity for students in years 1, 2, and 5.

RESUMEN Objetivo: analizar los factores de estrés psicológico y la concentración de cortisol salivar de estudiantes de enfermería a lo largo de su formación. Método: es un estudio transversal, analítico y comparativo realizado en un curso nocturno mediante cuestionario sociodemográfico, Instrumento para Evaluación del Estrés en Estudiantes de Enfermería y análisis del cortisol salivar. Se llevaron a cabo diversos análisis descriptivos, comparativos y modelo de regresión linear múltiple. Resultados: 187 respondieron a los cuestionarios y a 129 se les cuantificó el cortisol. Los dominios Realización de Actividades Prácticas, Comunicación Profesional y Formación Profesional representaron los factores de estrés con los valores medios más altos en los estudiantes de 3er, 4º y 5º año en comparación con los de 1er y 2º año. Para el 5º año fueron los dominios Comunicación Profesional y Formación Profesional en comparación con el 3er año y Medio Ambiente en comparación con el 1er y 3er año. Se obtuvo un resultado significativo entre los momentos de las recogidas de cortisol de los hombres (p < 0,0001), de las mujeres (p < 0,0001), y del 1er (p = 0,0319), 2º (p = 0,0245) y 5º (p < 0,0001) año. Conclusión: los alumnos de 3er a 5º año tuvieron una mayor exposición a los estresores y hubo ajustes en la ritmicidad de la producción de cortisol en los alumnos de 1er, 2º y 5º año.

RESUMO Objetivo: analisar os fatores de estresse psicológico e a concentração de cortisol salivar de graduandos de Enfermagem ao longo da formação. Método: estudo transversal, analítico e comparativo realizado em curso noturno por meio de questionário sociodemográfico, Instrumento para Avaliação de Estresse em Estudantes de Enfermagem e análise do cortisol salivar. Foram feitas análises descritivas, comparativas e modelo de regressão linear múltipla. Resultados: um total de 187 responderam aos questionários, e 129 tiveram o cortisol quantificado. Os domínios Realização das Atividades Práticas, Comunicação Profissional e Formação Profissional representaram os fatores de estresse com os maiores valores médios para alunos do 3º, 4º e 5º anos em comparação ao 1º e 2º anos. Para o 5º ano, foram os domínios Comunicação Profissional e Formação Profissional em relação ao 3º ano e Ambiente em comparação ao 1º e 3º anos. Obteve-se resultado significativo entre os horários das coletas de cortisol para homens (p < 0,0001), mulheres (p < 0,0001) e para o 1º (p = 0,0319) 2º (p = 0,0245) e 5º (p < 0,0001) anos. Conclusão alunos do 3º ao 5º ano tiveram maior exposição aos fatores de estresse, e houve ajustes na ritmicidade de produção do cortisol para alunos do 1º, 2º e 5º anos.

Path analysis of the influence of professional values and self-concept of nursing professional on academic burnout of nursing students / 中国实用护理杂志

Objective:To investigate the academic burnout level of nursing interns, and to analyze the influence path of nursing professional self-concept and professional values on the academic burnout of nursing interns.Methods:From September to December 2021, 204 nursing students who practiced for 6 months in the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University were surveyed using the College Student Learning Burnout Scale, the Nursing Professional Self-Concept Scale and the Nursing Professional Values Scale. Structural equation modeling using AMOS 23.0.Results:The total score of academic burnout was (52.37 ± 11.60), which was in the middle level. The results of correlation analysis showed that the nurses' professional values were negatively correlated with depression, misbehavior, and low sense of achievement ( r=-0.253, -0.256, -0.406), and the differences were statistically significant ( P<0.01). Nursing professional self-concept was negatively correlated with depression, misbehavior, and low sense of achievement ( r=-0.466, -0.414, -0.525), and the differences were statistically significant ( P<0.01). Intern nursing students' nursing occupational self-concept had a partial mediating effect on their professional values and academic burnout, and the mediating effect accounted for 48.57% of the total effect. Conclusions:Professional values of nursing students can directly affect academic burnout, and also indirectly affect them through nursing professional self-concept.

Career adaptability and transition shock among nursing students: the mediating role of professional identity / 中国实用护理杂志

Objective:To investigate the status of transition shock, career adaptation and professional identity among nursing interns, and to explore the mediating effect of professional identity on career adaptation and transition shock.Methods:In February 2022, 500 nursing students from 18 nursing colleges in Henan province and Shaanxi province were selected as the research subjects by convenient sampling method. General data questionnaire, Professional Identity Questionnaire of Nursing Students, Career Adaptability Scale of college students and Chinese version of Transition Impact Assessment Scale of Nursing Undergraduate Interns were used to conduct the questionnaire survey.Results:The career adaptability score of nursing intern was (133.59 ± 22.58); professional identity score was (63.35 ± 14.06); transition impact score was (45.18 ± 10.17). Transition shock was negatively correlated with career adaptation and professional identity ( r=-0.328, -0.484, both P<0.01). Occupational identity had a partial mediating effect on career adaptation and transition shock, accounting for 64.29% of the total effect. Conclusions:The transition shock of nursing interns is at medium level. Nursing educators can reduce the degree of transition shock by improving their professional identity to nursing and their own career adaptation, so as to better adapt to the professional role.

Desenvolvimento do processo de enfermagem conforme necessidades psicobiológicas autorreferidas por estudantes / Development of the nursing process according to psychobiological needs self-referred by students / Desarrollo del Proceso de Enfermería de acuerdo con las necesidades psicobiológicas autoinformadas por los estudiantes

Objetivo: identificar os diagnósticos de enfermagem prevalentes em estudantes de enfermagem, na perspectiva das necessidades psicobiológicas autorreferidas, descrever os resultados esperados e propor intervenções de enfermagem. Método: estudo quantitativo, exploratório e descritivo, realizado em 2018 com 156 estudantes do curso de graduação em enfermagem, após aprovação do Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa. Utilizou-se um questionário autoaplicável e a análise foi a partir do software estatístico SPSS, por meio de estatística descritiva. Resultados: os diagnósticos de enfermagem mais prevalentes foram: fadiga (93,6%), insônia (67,5%), estilo de vida sedentário (54,5%) e constipação (53,8%). Foram elencados objetivos a serem alcançados a partir desses diagnósticos, e então determinadas possíveis intervenções. Conclusão: observou-se que, dos quatro diagnósticos mais prevalentes, dois apresentavam o estresse e a ansiedade como fatores contribuintes para o surgimento. Assim, faz-se necessário que as instituições de ensino superior adotem medidas de enfrentamento e promoção da saúde dos estudantes frente a esses aspectos.

Objective: to identify the nursing diagnoses prevalent in nursing students, from self-reported psychobiological needs, to describe the results expected, and propose nursing interventions. Method: this quantitative, exploratory, descriptive study of 156 undergraduate nursing students was conducted in 2018, after approval by the research ethics committee. A selfadministered questionnaire was used and data analysis was based on the statistical software SPSS, by means of descriptive statistics. Results: the most prevalent nursing diagnoses were: fatigue (93.6%), insomnia (67.5%), sedentary lifestyle (54.5%) and constipation (53.8%). Objectives to be achieved from these diagnoses were listed, and then possible interventions were determined. Conclusion: of the four most prevalent diagnoses, two involved stress and anxiety as contributing factors. Higher education institutions should thus adopt measures to address these conditions and promote students' health accordingly.

Objetivo: identificar los diagnósticos de enfermería prevalentes en estudiantes de enfermería, a partir de las necesidades psicobiológicas autoinformadas, describir los resultados esperados y proponer intervenciones de enfermería. Método: este estudio cuantitativo, exploratorio y descriptivo de 156 estudiantes de pregrado en enfermería se realizó en 2018, luego de la aprobación del comité de ética en investigación. Se utilizó un cuestionario autoadministrado y el análisis de los datos se basó en el software estadístico SPSS, mediante estadística descriptiva. Resultados: los diagnósticos de enfermería más prevalentes fueron: fatiga (93,6%), insomnio (67,5%), sedentarismo (54,5%) y estreñimiento (53,8%). Se enumeraron los objetivos a alcanzar a partir de estos diagnósticos y luego se determinaron las posibles intervenciones. Conclusión: de los cuatro diagnósticos más prevalentes, dos involucraron estrés y ansiedad como factores contribuyentes. Por tanto, las instituciones de educación superior deberían adoptar medidas para abordar estas condiciones y promover la salud de los estudiantes en consecuencia.

Challenges and Coping Strategies of Student Nursing Mothers in University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.

The rigor of combining motherhood with education poses great challenge to student nursing mothers (SNMs). This study identified the challenges experienced by the SNMs and determined the factors associated with the challenges experienced in University of Ibadan, Ibadan Oyo State, Nigeria. This study utilized a nonprobability sampling technique of snowballing. Responses were elicited from 250 consenting SNMs using the pretested semistructured questionnaire. The SNM challenges were measured on 15-point scale. Challenges scores were classified as moderate (≤9) and severe (≥10). The mean age of the SNMs was 29.5 ± 2.8 years. Majority of the respondents (70.0%) reported facing severe challenges which included economic, childcare, and academic challenges (43.2%, 37.2%, and 24.8%, respectively). χ2 test showed significant associations between ages, course of study, and level of study of the SNMs (χ2 = 10.520, p = .005; χ2 = 14.934, p = .002; and χ2 = 9.523, p = .002, respectively) and the overall challenges experienced. Research findings reveal that childhood health problems occurred mostly among SNMs having problems breastfeeding their babies.

Nurses' experiences of their competence at mentoring nursing students during clinical practice: A systematic review of qualitative studies.

Aim To identify and synthesize the best available evidence on nurse mentors' experiences of their competence in mentoring nursing students during clinical practice. DESIGN: The research employed a systematic literature review that followed the guidelines of the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI). DATA SOURCES: The databases CINAHL, Medline Ovid, Scopus, Eric, Web of Science, Medic, and OATD were systemically searched from 2000 to 2017. REVIEW METHODS: The identified studies were screened by title, abstract (n = 3080) and full-text (n = 91) using the following inclusion criteria: registered nurses, nurses' experiences of competence in mentoring nursing students, acute and primary care organizations providing clinical practice for nursing students, qualitative study. Quality appraisal was performed, data extracted and findings from the included studies (n = 21) were pooled using meta-aggregation with the Qualitative Assessment and Review Instrument (JBI-QARI). RESULTS: A total of 92 extracted findings were aggregated into 21 categories and then further grouped into five synthesized findings: 1) creating an interactive relationship with the student; 2) developing mentor's characteristics and cooperation with stakeholders; 3) providing goal-oriented mentoring; 4) supporting students' development to nurse profession; 5) supporting the student's learning process. CONCLUSIONS: This review demonstrated that multifaceted mentoring competence is essential to supporting students' learning processes and helping them become confident professionals. For this reason, the findings suggest that healthcare organizations which provide clinical practice for students should emphasize developing the mentoring competence of nurses by offering nurse mentors adequate education, ensuring that the organizational structure affords them sufficient support, and creating a receptive learning atmosphere.

Percepción de riesgos y consumo de drogas en estudiantes universitarios de enfermería, Arequipa, Perú / Perception of risks and drug use in university nursing students, Arequipa, Peru / Percepção de riscos e uso de drogas em estudantes de enfermagem universitária, Arequipa, Peru

Resumen El objetivo del presente estudio fue tener una primera aproximación sobre la prevalencia de vida, información, percepciones, y comportamientos de riesgo respecto del consumo de drogas lícitas, ilícitas y médicas, según sexo, en estudiantes de enfermería. Se realizó un estudio cuantitativo, descriptivo exploratorio y corte transversal, tipo censo. Se aplicó un cuestionario estandarizado de 241 ítems y previamente aplicado a 86 estudiantes del tercer año de enfermería de una universidad particular de Arequipa Metropolitana. Se encontró altas prevalencias de vida para el consumo de sustancias lícitas, 84,4% en bebidas alcohólicas y 62,8% en tabaco, y para cualquier droga ilícita 31,4%, entre las que destacan la marihuana (17,1%) y cocaína (4,6%), con diferencias de consumo a favor de los hombres, mientras que en las drogas médicas la sustancia más usada corresponde a tranquilizantes (19,8%), con diferencias de consumo a favor de las mujeres. Asimismo, en la universidad más del 93% de los estudiantes recibió información para prevenir el uso de drogas, y el 34,8% declaró haber tenido relaciones sexuales entre una y varias veces bajo los efectos del alcohol y drogas ilícitas. Se concluye que, los resultados evidencian la magnitud de la problemática social del consumo de drogas lícitas, ilícitas y médicas, entre los estudiantes universitarios; además, hay necesidad de desarrollar en la carrera de enfermería estrategias de promoción de la salud y prevención del consumo de sustancias psicoactivas para reducir y evitar que las prevalencias del consumo se incrementen entre los futuros profesionales promotores de estilos de vida saludables, para garantizar una mejor calidad de vida en la población.

Resumo O objetivo do presente estudo foi ter uma primeira aproximação sobre a prevalência de vida, informação, percepções e comportamentos de risco em relação ao consumo de drogas lícitas, ilícitas e médicas, segundo o sexo, em estudantes de enfermagem. Foi realizado um estudo quantitativo, descritivo exploratório e de corte transversal, tipo censo. Um questionário padronizado de 241 itens foi aplicado previamente a 86 estudantes do terceiro ano de enfermagem de uma universidade privada de Arequipa Metropolitana. Elevada prevalência de vida para o consumo de substâncias lícitas em bebidas alcoólicas 84,4% e 62,8% foi encontrada em rapé, e qualquer droga 31,4%, entre os quais marijuana (17,1%) e cocaína (4,6%), com diferenças de consumo em favor dos homens, enquanto em medicamentos mais vulgarmente utilizados substância corresponde a tranquilizantes (19,8%), com diferenças de consumo em favor das mulheres. Além disso, na faculdade mais de 93% dos alunos receberam informações para prevenir o uso de drogas e 34,8% relataram ter tido relações sexuais uma a várias vezes sob a influência de álcool e drogas ilícitas. Conclui-se que os resultados mostram a magnitude da problemática social do consumo de drogas lícitas, ilícitas e médicas entre os universitários; Além disso, há necessidade de desenvolver estratégias de promoção da saúde e prevenção do uso de substâncias psicoativas na carreira de enfermagem para reduzir e prevenir que a prevalência do consumo aumente nos futuros profissionais promovendo estilos de vida saudáveis, a fim de garantir uma melhor qualidade de vida na população.

Abstract The objective of the present study was to have a first approximation about the prevalence of life, information, perceptions, and risk behaviors regarding the consumption of licit, illicit and medical drugs, according to sex, in nursing students. A quantitative, exploratory descriptive and cross-sectional, census-type study was performed. A standardized questionnaire of 241 items was applied and previously applied to 86 students of the third year of nursing at a private university in Arequipa Metropolitana. There were high prevalence of life for the consumption of licit substances, 84.4% for alcoholic beverages and 62.8% for tobacco, and for any illegal drug (31.4%), among which marijuana (17.1%), and cocaine (4.6%), with differences in consumption in favor of men, whereas in medical drugs the most commonly used substance is tranquilizers (19.8%), with differences in consumption favoring women. At the university, more than 93% of students received information to prevent drug use, and 34.8% reported having had sexual intercourse between one and several times under the influence of alcohol and illicit drugs. It is concluded that the results show the magnitude of the social problems of the consumption of licit, illicit and medical drugs among university students; In addition, there is a need to develop strategies for the promotion of health and prevention of psychoactive substances in the nursing career to reduce and prevent the prevalence of consumption among future professionals promoting healthy lifestyles, to ensure a better quality of life in the population.

The role of case nursing teaching method in training nursing students′ clinical comprehensive ability / 中国实用护理杂志

Objective@#To study the effect of special case nursing teaching method on improving the clinical practice ability and comprehensive ability of nursing interns.@*Methods@#In January 2017, the teaching method of specialized case nursing was implemented in Heze Municipal Hospital, Shandong Province. Before and after the implementation of the teaching method (January 2016 to December 2017), 65 nursing interns were selected to be included in the reference group and the research group respectively. The scores of medical examination, other evaluation and self-evaluation of the two groups were counted and compared.@*Results@#In terms of academic, practical and case analysis scores, the research group had (87.50±0.52), (88.45±0.63) and (84.48±0.36) scores respectively, while the control group had (76.82±0.62) , (80.56±0.45) and (73.35±0.43) scores respectively. The research group had higher scores than the control group, with a difference between the two groups, there was statistical significance (t=95.174, 73.489, 143.115, all P<0.01). In terms of his evaluation results, the scores of other evaluation satisfaction, holistic nursing ability, communication ability, discovery and problem solving ability of nursing students in the study group were (9.62±0.34), (9.45±0.63), (9.38±0.36) and (9.20±0.16) respectively, while those in the control group were (8.28±0.32) , (8.56±0.45) , (8.05±0.43) and (8.12±0.23) , there were significant differences between the two groups (t = 8.290-27.797, all P<0.01). In terms of self-assessment scores, the study group scored (8.45±0.26) , (8.78±0.32) , (8.55±0.43) , (8.74±0.34) , (9.32±0.27) , (8.46±0.33) , (8.72±0.31) respectively on the satisfaction of teachers, the recognition of teaching methods, professional identity, internship harvest, the improvement of holistic nursing ability, the improvement of discovery and problem solving ability and the improvement of communication ability. The scores of the control group were (9.35±0.40) , (7.56±0.45) , (7.15±0.63) , (7.26±0.61) , (8.26±0.32) , (7.06±0.30) , (7.37±0.69) ,the differences between the two groups were significant (t=14.389-25.309, all P<0.01).@*Conclusion@#Specialized case nursing teaching method can not only improve the theoretical knowledge, operation and case analysis ability of nursing interns, but also improve their comprehensive abilities of holistic nursing, communication, problem finding and problem solving. It can also improve the professional identity of nursing students, the satisfaction of medical staff and patients, which is beneficial to the professional development of nursing students in clinical work.

[Everyday racism in initial training]. / Le racisme ordinaire en formation initiale.

Student nurses and nursing assistants are, during their training, both in placement practice and the training institute, exposed to racist behaviour and remarks. The teaching teams have an ethical duty to encourage discussion around this issue during initial training.

Prevalencia y conocimientos de estudiantes de enfermería de una universidad pública sobre el cuidado a la persona que consume drogas lícitas / Prevalence and knowledge of nursing students of a public university on the care of the person who consumes licit drugs / Prevalência e conhecimento de estudantes de enfermagem de uma universidade pública no cuidado à pessoa consumir drogas legais

ResumenIntroducción. El abuso de drogas lícitas se constituye en uno de los principales problemas de salud pública a nivel internacional y nacional. En México, la Encuesta Nacional de Adicciones 2011 reporta que el 53,9% de adultos consume alcohol y el 19,9%, tabaco; en Yucatán, la proporción de adultos que consumía alcohol fue de 52,6% y tabaco, de 17,7%. El objetivo del estudio fue determinar la prevalencia y el nivel de conocimientos de estudiantes de enfermería de una universidad pública sobre el cuidado a la persona que consume drogas lícitas.Método. Utilizando una metodología cuantitativa, de corte transversal; con muestreo aleatorio estratificado por semestre, y selección por muestreo aleatorio simple. Se aplicó el cuestionario CDCCP, para obtener datos sociodemográficos, así como la prevalencia en alcohol y tabaco. Se aplicó el instrumento NEADA α=0.70 para medir el nivel de conocimientos respecto del cuidado a la persona que consume drogas lícitas. Se encuestó a 74 estudiantes, 56.8% mujeres y un 43.2% hombres; x=21.14, ±=2.462 años.Resultados. La prevalencia del consumo de los estudiantes fue de 81,1% de alcohol y 51,1%, de tabaco. De acuerdo con el NEADA, se obtuvo un x=20,15 puntos y ±=2,280 puntos, que corresponde a un nivel medio de conocimientos.Conclusión.Los estudiantes de pregrado presentaron una prevalencia global elevada del consumo y un nivel de conocimientos medio sobre el cuidado al paciente que consume drogas licitas, lo que sugiere, el desarrollo de programas de salud dirigidos a los estudiantes a fin de reducir o evitar el aumento de la prevalencia del consumo. Por otro lado, se observa la necesidad de reforzar los conocimientos del estudiante de pregrado para la atención a pacientes consumidores, las condiciones crónicas, psicológicas y sociales inherentes.

AbstractIntroduction.Licit drug abuse is one of the major public health problems at the international and national levels. In Mexico, the 2011 National Addiction Survey reports that 53,9% of adults consume alcohol and 19,9%, tobacco; in Yucatan, the proportion of adults who consumed alcohol was 52,6% and tobacco, 17,7%. The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence and level of knowledge of nursing students of a public university on care for the person who consumes licit drugs.Method.Using a quantitative, cross-sectional methodology; with stratified random sampling by semester, and selection by simple random sampling. The CDCCP questionnaire was used to obtain sociodemographic data, as well as the prevalence in alcohol and tobacco. The instrument NEADA α = 0.70 was used to measure the level of knowledge regarding the care of the person who consumes licit drugs. We surveyed 74 students, 56,8% female and 43,2% male; x = 21.14, ± = 2.462 years.Results.The prevalence of student consumption was 81,1% of alcohol and 51,1% of tobacco. According to the NEADA, we obtained x = 20.15 points and ± = 2.280 points, corresponding to an average level of knowledge.Conclusion.The students had a high overall prevalence of consumption and an average level of knowledge about patient care that consumes legal drugs, suggesting the development of student-directed health programs in order to reduce or avoid the increase of the prevalence of consumption.

ResumoIntrodução. Abuso de drogas lícitas constitui um dos principais problemas de saúde pública a nível nacional e internacional. No México, a Pesquisa Nacional de Vícios 2011 informou que 53,9% dos adultos consomem álcool e 19,9%, rapé; em Yucatan, a proporção de adultos que consumiram álcool foi de 52,6% e rapé, 17,7%. O objetivo do estudo foi determinar a prevalência e nível de conhecimento dos estudantes de enfermagem de uma universidade pública no cuidado à pessoa consumir drogas legais.Método. Usando uma metodologia quantitativa, transversal; com a amostragem aleatória estratificada por semestre, e seleção por amostragem aleatória simples. o questionário CDCCP foi aplicado para obter dados sóciodemográficos, bem como a prevalência de álcool e rapé. o instrumento NEADA α = 0,70 foi aplicado para medir o nível de conhecimento sobre o cuidado à pessoa consumir drogas legais. Foram pesquisados 74 alunos, 56,8% de mulheres e 43,2% homens; x = 21,14, ± = 2462 anos.Resultados. A prevalência de alunos foi de 81,1% e 51,1% de álcool, de tabaco. De acordo com um NEADA x = 20,15 pontos foi obtido e ± = 2.280 pontos, o que corresponde a um nível médio de conhecimentos.Conclusão. estudantes universitários mostrou uma alta prevalência de uso e um nível médio de conhecimento sobre cuidados de consumir drogas legais dos pacientes, sugerindo o desenvolvimento de programas de saúde para os alunos, a fim de reduzir ou evitar o aumento a prevalência. Por outro lado, a necessidade de reforçar o conhecimento dos consumidores de graduação cuidar de pacientes, condições crônicas, psicológicos e sociais inerentes observado.

Fairness and respect in nurse educators' work- nursing students' perceptions.

This study describes how the ethical principles of fairness and respect come true in the work of nurse educators from the perspective of nursing students. Nurse educators' competence of professional ethics is important in providing an ethical role model to nursing students and to professionals in the field of health care. The descriptive cross-sectional study design was used. The data were collected from graduating nursing students (n = 202) in Finland with an internet-based questionnaire consisting of 22 structured questions with 5-point Likert scale. The data were analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings revealed that educators' fairness and respect towards others (colleagues, superiors, mentors, nursing leaders) was good but towards students their fairness did not achieve as good a level. Also, according to the students' assessment, the educators did not respect the students' individual opinions in all cases. Educators' fairness and respect towards their colleagues was satisfactory. The appreciation of educators in the society was reasonably good, but in the opinion of the students the views of educators were not respected very much. As a conclusion, can be said that educators need to put more emphasis on their action.

Study on the relationship between self-compassion and perceived social support of probationer ;nursing students / 中国实用护理杂志

Objective To investigate the actuality of self-compassion and perceived social support among probationer nursing students, and to analyze the relationship between them. Methods 552 probationer nursing students from three tertiary hospitals in Suzhou were investigated by means of the Self-Compassion Scale (SCS) and Perceived Social Support Scale (PSSS). Results The probationer nursing students′ self-compassion and perceived social support was (3.20 ± 0.61) points and (5.81 ± 1.13) points, respectively. Scores of the total scale and the factors of self-compassion and perceived social support were positively correlated (r=0.485, P<0.01). Hierarchical regression analysis showed that perceived social support (family support and friend support) could be used to forecast the self-compassion of probationer nursing students and independently explain the variation of their self-compassion of 21.5%(△R2=0.215, P<0.01). Conclusions Self-compassion among probationer nursing students is in medium level, and perceived social support an important factor affecting their self-compassion.

Investigation and influencing factors analysis on the professional identity of nursing students / 中国实用护理杂志

Objective To investigate the status of professional identity of nursing undergraduates in different grades and to search for their different professional identity level, so as to establish a pertinent method on nursing education for promoting nursing undergraduates′professional identity. Methods By stratified sampling, a total of 286 nursing undergraduates from four grades in Dalian Medical University were surveyed by general information questionnaire and the Professional Identification Scale for Nurses. Results The average total scores of the professional identity of nursing undergraduates were (107.29±15.01) points. There was significant difference in the total score and the five dimensions of professional identity,F=5.625, 5.258, 7.459, 4.182, 6.891, 7.299, P<0.01. Professional identity score was on the rise along with the grade growth, but the score of grade two was significant lower than the other three grades, and the score showed an increase in grade three; grade, whether profession was consistent with their own interests or not, the reasons of choosing the profession were the important factors affecting professional identity of nursing undergraduates. Conclusions The professional identity score of nursing undergraduates is in medium level and remains to be improved. It is suggested that nursing educators should take corresponding measures according to different grades, own interest and physical and mental characteristics of the students, so as to improve their professional identity and lay the foundation for stability and sustainable development of the nursing team in the future.

The licensure exam in nursing degree courses: a survey in the four universities of the Lazio Region.

BACKGROUND: In recent years, the nursing licensure exam is at the centre of a national and international wide debate. This debate regards the planning of the nursing licensure exam in many Universities and the competences that this exam must certify to ensure quality, effectiveness, and ethics of nursing care from newly-graduated nurses to general public. The aim of this study was to describe the practical tests used for the licensure exam in the four Universities of the Lazio Region. The researchers analyzed the type of practical tests used and the field of competences assessed according to the degrees of performance defined by the Dublin Descriptors. METHODS: The data were collected through semi-structured interviews to Presidents, Directors and Lecturers of nursing degree courses and through direct retrieval of the written texts of the licensure exam. Two researchers analyzed the practical tests. A special lecture-grid divided into three different sections to interpret the data was created. Statistical analysis was carried out by means of Epi-info 3.5.1/2008. RESULTS: Analysis of data showed that the most used tests were Discussion of theoretical and practical aspects in context (33.6%), followed by the Test with open and/or closed questions (23,9%). Psychomotor and relational skills tests were little used. The most valued field of competence was the cognitive one (85,5%) that assessed, above all, the storage of the concept. The ability to interpret data and solve problems was less valued. CONCLUSIONS: The study showed the high discrepancy in the types of tests used in the four Universities of the Lazio Region. Universities found it difficult to assess psychomotor and relational skills of the students. Most of the cognitive tests utilized omitted the evaluation of mastery of complex competences. Therefore, there is the necessity of a new planning of the nursing licensure exam to overcome these critical issues.

Alcohol consumption by nursing students in Honduras / Uso de bebidas alcohólicas entre estudiantes de enfermería en Honduras / Uso de bebidas alcoólicas em estudantes de enfermagem em Honduras

The recreational use of alcohol is very frequent in the life of college students. A descriptive study was carried out with nursing students in Honduras, where the use of psychoactive substances represents a considerable health problem, especially the use of alcohol. This study identified that 74.9 percent were abstinent. Nevertheless, the study focused on drinkers, whose consumption pattern may be changing over time. According to the sample characteristics, most subjects were young working women, students, and Christians. These variables should be considered in the investigation of protective factors against drinking, and in designing preventive actions in the university context.

El uso recreativo de alcohol esta muy presente en la vida de los universitarios. Por medio de un estudio descriptivo entre estudiantes de enfermería en Honduras se encontró que el uso de sustancias psicoactivas producen un gran daño a la salud, principalmente el uso de alcohol. En el presente estudio, se identificó que el 74.9 por ciento era abstemio, pero nuestra atención se volvió hacia los bebedores, porque estos a lo largo del tiempo pueden estar cambiando su patrón de consumo. En la caracterización de la muestra, se encontró que la mayoría eran jóvenes, evangélicas, que estudian y trabajan. Esos son variables de consideración para una mejor exploración de los factores de protección de bebedores y el planteamiento de acciones preventivas en el contexto universitario.

O consumo de álcool, de forma recreacional, está muito presente na vida dos universitários. Através de estudo descritivo com estudantes de enfermagem em Honduras, foi descoberto que o uso de substâncias psicoativas representa um grande problema para a saúde, principalmente o uso do álcool. Identificamos, no presente estudo, que 74,9 por cento eram abstinentes, porém, a nossa atenção se voltou aos consumidores, pois estes ao longo do tempo podem estar mudando seu padrão de consumo. Na caracterização da amostra, a maioria são mulheres, jovens, evangélicas que estudam e trabalham. Estas são variáveis a considerar para melhor exploração dos fatores de proteção do beber e planejamento de ações preventivas no contexto universitário.

Fragilidade do acadêmico de enfermagem para lidar com a sexualidade do cliente / Nursing student´s hability to handle to patients´s sexuality / Habilidad del estudiante de enfermaría para trabajar con la sexualidad del paciente

Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualiquantitativa descritiva, cujos objetivos foram detectar se o acadêmico de Enfermagem considera-se preparado para lidar com questões relacionadas à sexualidade do cliente e conhecer de que forma ele lida com essa sexualidade. Detectou-se que a maioria considera-se técnica e emocionalmente despreparada para trabalhar com questões da sexualidade, sendo as mais comumente vivenciadas a realização de procedimentos nos genitais e os questionamentos feitos por familiares e clientes. O estudante sente-se constrangido, envergonhado, surpreso e espantado nesses momentos.

This is a qualitative and quantitative descriptive survey to detect if the nursing students consider themselves ready to deal with issues relating to patients' sexuality and to get to know how the students deal with their sexuality. It was found that most of them considered themselves technically and emotionally unprepared to deal with sexuality issues, the most common being procedures around the genitals and questions asked by family members and patients. The students feel embarrassed, surprised and scared in these moments.

El presente estudio es una investigación cualitativa, cuantitativa y descriptiva para identificar si los alumnos de enfermería se consideran preparados para tratar cuestiones relativas a la sexualidad del paciente y saber cómo manejar el tema. Se constató que la mayoría de los estudiantes se considera despreparada técnica y emocionalmente para trabajar asuntos de la sexualidad. Entre las cuestiones más comunes figuran realizar procedimientos en los genitales y contestar las preguntas de los familiares y pacientes. El alumno de enfermería se siente poco a gusto, avergonzado, sorprendido y espantado ante tales situaciones.

Enfermagem: idealismo x realismo: perspectivas de formandos do curso de graduação de enfermagem sobre a profissão de enfermagem / Enfermería: idealismo x realismo: perspectivas de estudiantes de enfermería en final de curso sobre la profesión de enfermería / Nursing: idealism x realism: perspectives about nursing profession from nursing students enrolled in their last semester of the under-graduate program of a nursing school

Estudo exploratório descritivo com os objetivos de: identificar os sentimentos dos formandos de uma Escola de Enfermagem em relação ao curso de graduação e sua percepção quanto à profissão de enfermagem. Após quatro anos de curso, 57,4 por cento dos estudantes percebiam a enfermagem de maneira positiva, como profissão do futuro, valorizada, reconhecida, compensadora, mesmo que com algumas ressalvas, Entretanto, 25 por cento dos formandos ainda a percebiam como profissão mecânica, sacrificada, braçal, com visão científica limitada e com um abismo entre teoria e prática e por isso mesmo pouco reconhecida pela sociedade, Mantidas as tendências atuais, a valorização do enfermeiro pela sociedade brasileira nas próximas décadas seria muito maior, conforme 61 por cento dos respondentes.

Exploratory and descriptive study with the following objectives: to identify the nursing students' feelings related to the undergraduate course and their perception towards the nursing profession, After the four-year course, 57,4 percent of students perceived nursing in a positive way as a profession for the future, valued, recognised, compensating even with some limitations, However, 25 percent of students still perceived nursing as a mechanical, manual and sacrificed profession, with a limited scientific vision and with a gap between theory and practice and as a consequence a lower recognition by the society. If current trends are maintained, the nurse's value would be much greater in the next decades within the Brazilian society according to 61 percent of respondents.

Estúdio exploratório y descriptivo con objectivos de: identificar los sentimientos de los estudiantes en final de curso de una Escuela de Enfermería con relación al curso y su percepción hacia la profesión de enfermería, Después de quatro años de curso, 57,4 por ciento de los estudiantes percibian la enfermería de manera positiva, como profesión del futuro, valorizada, reconocida, compensadora, mismo con algunas reservas. Mientras tanto 25 por ciento percibian la enfermería como pro fesión brazal, con visión científica limitada y con un abismo entre la teoria y la práctica, Por esto mismo poco reconocida por la sociedad. Mantenidas las tendencias actuales, la valorización del enfermero por la sociedad brasileña en las próximas décadas seria mucho mayor, segun 61 por ciento de los respondientes.