Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this study was to examine the experiences of nursing students concerning
operating room (OR) practice.
Design
A qualitative design was used in this study.
Methods
Data were collected from second-year nursing students using the semistructured interview
form including open-ended questions about their OR experiences. Perspectives of phenomenological
approach including existentials of lived body, lived relations, lived space, and lived
time were used in data analysis.
Findings
The study data regarding experiences of nursing students concerning OR practice were
organized under three themes, namely, “OR environment,” “emotions,” and “career plans
after graduation.” Nine subthemes emerged: educational experience, teamwork, and communication,
excitement, enjoyment, anxiety, fear, different emotions, working as a surgical nurse,
and working in departments other than OR.
Conclusions
In clinical environments, student nurses should be supported by staff and instructors
to facilitate learning and create meaningful learning experiences.
Keywords
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Published online: October 23, 2020
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