Clinical Learning Experiences of Advanced Post Graduate Midwives and Neonatal Nursing Care Student Nurses, Khomas Region, Namibia | ||||
| Zagazig Nursing Journal | ||||
| Volume 21, Issue 1, January 2025, Page 226-234 PDF (199.62 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/znj.2025.250230.1002 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
Joseph Galukeni Kadhila 1; Nashityengaho Victoria Halwoodi-Ampweya2
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| 1Lecturer, University of Namibia, Windhoek, Khomas region, Namibia. | ||||
| 2Registered Nurse, Lady Pohamba Private Hospital, Windhoek, Namibia. | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Background: The clinical learning experience is an interactive network of forces within the clinical setting that influences the learning outcomes of nursing students. It includes all experiences that surround students including their professional development in the clinical setting. Aim of the study: This study aimed to investigate the experience of advanced midwives and neonatal care nursing students regarding their clinical practice at the University of Namibia, Khomas region. Subject and methods: Research design: This study adopted a qualitative research design. Setting: This study was conducted at University of Namibia main campus Windhoek Khomas region, Namibia. Subjects: Purposive sampling was utilized to select 12 participants who were achieved at a point of saturation and took part in the study through a face-to-face interview. Tool of data collection: Data for this study was analysed using thematic analysis. Results: The study found that there was a mixture of good and bad experiences when it came to clinical learning in the maternity ward. The good experiences revolved around gaining the much-needed practical experience and skills to handle various procedures and use various machines and equipment in the ward. On the other hand, the bad experiences revolved around the lack of adequate support and negative attitudes from registered nurses which made the experience unpleasant. Conclusion: Some experiences were negative and some positive relating to struggling with complicated procedures, lack of adequate knowledge on using equipment and machines, busy schedule between classes and practical’s and ill-treatment from registered nurses and doctors. Getting the much-needed experiences, carrying for mothers and babies and being involved in various successful procedures were part of the good experiences. Recommendations: The study recommended that ongoing training for student nurses, adequate resources and knowledge should be established in the clinical settings. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Clinical learning; Midwives; Neonatal care; Perception; Student nurses | ||||
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