Abstract

Objective: This study was conducted in order to determine evaluation of nursing students' support from nurses during their clinical education.

Method: This descriptive study was carried out at the Health Sciences Faculty, Department of Nursing of a public university located in Istanbul between February and May in 2015. A sampling method was not used and 55% (n=328) of the universe (N=593) was reached. Data was collected using the “Questionnaire Form” developed by the researcher according to the literature. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistical methods and the chi-square analysis for comparing quantitative variables.

Results: Mean age of the participants was 20.7±1.6 (18-35) years and 82% of them were female. When student opinions on the status of education support provided by clinic nurses were compared according to their year of study, it was found that there were significant differences between student opinions related to nurses’ attitudes towards transferring occupational developments to students, contributing to students’ theoretical knowledge, assisting students during clinical practice, and liking/continuing the occupation (p<0.05). It was determined that students found the support they received from clinic nurses during clinical education as insufficient.

Conclusion: The study findings support the need that the nursing curriculum should be planned in order to ensure the active participation of clinic nurses in student education.