Saudi Nurse Interns' Experiences during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Thematic Approach.

Autor:	Balay-Odao EM; Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Astana City 010000, Kazakhstan.; School of Advanced Studies, Saint Louis University, Baguio City 2600, Philippines., Cruz JP; Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Astana City 010000, Kazakhstan., Alsolais AM; Department of Nursing, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Shaqra University, Al-Dawadmi 11961, Saudi Arabia., Bajet JB; Department of Nursing, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Shaqra University, Al-Dawadmi 11961, Saudi Arabia., Alquwez N; Department of Nursing, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Shaqra University, Al-Dawadmi 11961, Saudi Arabia., Almansour AM; Department of Nursing, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Majmaah University, Al-Majmaah 11952, Saudi Arabia., Alotaibi KA; Department of Nursing, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Shaqra University, Al-Dawadmi 11961, Saudi Arabia., Mesde J; Department of Nursing, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Shaqra University, Al-Dawadmi 11961, Saudi Arabia., Almoghairi A; Department of Nursing, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Shaqra University, Al-Dawadmi 11961, Saudi Arabia., Alrasheadi BA; Department of Nursing, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Majmaah University, Al-Majmaah 11952, Saudi Arabia., Alotaibi JS; Department of Nursing, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Majmaah University, Al-Majmaah 11952, Saudi Arabia.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) [Healthcare (Basel)] 2023 Jan 12; Vol. 11 (2). Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Jan 12.
DOI:	10.3390/healthcare11020230
Abstrakt:	Background: The learning process for nurses, including internships, was affected during the COVID-19 pandemic, which may have made the nurse internship program more challenging and stressful for participants. Therefore, it is significant to explore the experiences of nurse interns during COVID-19. Aim: This study aimed to explore Saudi nurse interns' field experiences during the pandemic. Design: The study utilised descriptive phenomenological qualitative research and a thematic approach. Methods: A total of 19 nurse interns participated in the study, which was conducted in Saudi Arabia. Participants undertook an internship program at different government hospitals in five cities in Saudi Arabia. Unstructured individual interviews were conducted to gather data from the participants. Results: The findings revealed five themes: being passionate, lacking knowledge and skills, being concerned about their families, being cautious, and being unoriented. Conclusion: The study findings document that the struggles of nurse interns in their internship programs during COVID-19 were related to their lack of knowledge, their family, and the working environment.
Databáze:	MEDLINE
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