Nursing student reflections on a research internship: A reflective discussion following the Gibbs' reflective cycle

IF 3.6 2区医学 Q1 EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES

Nurse Education Today Pub Date : 2024-11-04 DOI:10.1016/j.nedt.2024.106481

Francine Antoinette Ocampo , Brianne Genevieve McIntyre , Debbie Massey , Rosemary Saunders

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Abstract

Background

Evidence-based practice underscores the importance of utilising research-based skills in the delivery of care. However, entry-to-practice nursing curriculums in Australia currently do not provide students with practical research opportunities. Acknowledging this gap, an Australian university initiated a two-month summer research internship that aim to expose undergraduate nursing students to clinical research under the mentorship of a nursing academic.

Aim

To understand the opportunities and challenges of a research internship and its contribution to developing research knowledge and skills for future nursing practice and leadership.

Design

A reflective discussion following the six stages of the Gibbs' Reflective Cycle.

Settings

A two-month research internship at an Australian University was held over the summer.

Participants

Two successful nursing students (FO and BM) who were both students in the Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry) program.

Methods

Following the Gibbs' Reflective Cycle, a description of the internship experience was outlined, alongside feelings encountered. The opportunities and challenges of the internship are explored, evaluated, and analysed with related literature to inform an overall conclusion. To support other nursing students pursuing similar research endeavours during their professional transition, an action plan was developed.

Results

The optional summer research internship proved to be a valuable experience for participating nursing students. FO and BM were granted co-authorship on their respective research projects, providing opportunities at international nursing and midwifery conferences and several avenues for career advancement.

Conclusions

Nursing research internships contribute to students' personal and professional development. This paper highlights the need for universities to provide innovative educational opportunities to students that enrich evidence-based nursing practice and inspire further opportunities.

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护理专业学生对研究实习的反思：遵循吉布斯反思周期的反思性讨论。

背景：循证实践强调了在提供护理服务时利用研究技能的重要性。然而，目前澳大利亚的护理入门课程并未为学生提供实际研究机会。认识到这一差距后，澳大利亚一所大学启动了为期两个月的暑期研究实习，旨在让护理专业本科生在护理学者的指导下接触临床研究：设计：按照吉布斯反思周期的六个阶段进行反思性讨论：环境：暑期在澳大利亚一所大学进行为期两个月的研究实习：方法：按照吉布斯反思周期的六个阶段进行反思性讨论：方法：按照吉布斯反思循环法，概述实习经历和感受。对实习的机遇和挑战进行探讨、评估，并结合相关文献进行分析，从而得出总体结论。为了支持其他护理专业学生在专业转型期间从事类似的研究工作，还制定了一项行动计划：结果：事实证明，可选的暑期研究实习对参与实习的护理专业学生来说是一次宝贵的经历。FO 和 BM 获得了各自研究项目的合著权，提供了参加国际护理和助产会议的机会，并为职业发展提供了多种途径：护理研究实习有助于学生的个人和职业发展。本文强调了大学为学生提供创新教育机会的必要性，这些机会丰富了循证护理实践并激发了更多机会。

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Nurse Education Today 医学-护理

CiteScore

6.90

自引率

12.80%

发文量

349

审稿时长

58 days

期刊介绍： Nurse Education Today is the leading international journal providing a forum for the publication of high quality original research, review and debate in the discussion of nursing, midwifery and interprofessional health care education, publishing papers which contribute to the advancement of educational theory and pedagogy that support the evidence-based practice for educationalists worldwide. The journal stimulates and values critical scholarly debate on issues that have strategic relevance for leaders of health care education. The journal publishes the highest quality scholarly contributions reflecting the diversity of people, health and education systems worldwide, by publishing research that employs rigorous methodology as well as by publishing papers that highlight the theoretical underpinnings of education and systems globally. The journal will publish papers that show depth, rigour, originality and high standards of presentation, in particular, work that is original, analytical and constructively critical of both previous work and current initiatives. Authors are invited to submit original research, systematic and scholarly reviews, and critical papers which will stimulate debate on research, policy, theory or philosophy of nursing and related health care education, and which will meet and develop the journal''s high academic and ethical standards.