Abstract
Purpose: The aim of this study was to explore nursing students' perceptions of autonomy.
Material and Methods: 11 participants were interviewed twice at the beginning and the end of a Diploma/BSc Nursing course designed for graduates coming to study nursing. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis was used for data collection and analysis.
Results: Three major themes were indentified and are discussed in context of the existing literature. The respondents tended to focus on their transition from student to becoming professional nurse.
Conclusion: Educators must aim to provide a safe learning environment which is satisfying, promotes autonomous functioning and encourages self governance and personal development for students, as only then will nursing become truly autonomous profession.
Key words: autonomy, nursing education, nurses' job satisfaction
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| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 11-17 |
| Journal | Progress in Health Sciences |
| Volume | 1 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - Dec 2011 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Nursing and midwifery