Learning Experiences of Nursing Students With Case-Based Learning Technique: A Qualitative Study

Objective: The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of undergraduate nursing students of the implementation of case-based learning technique with group work in in clinical setting at the Surgical Diseases Nursing. Material and methods: A qualitative design was used. The sample consisted of sophomore students (n=84) who took Surgical Diseases Nursing at a University School of Health in the Spring Semester of 2018-2019. The students were divided into 14 groups by random sampling method according class list. The practice instructors advised the gropus in the process of Case-Based Learning technique for 8 weeks and groups took real case (patient) in clinical setting and gave nursing care. Groups used Surgical Diseases Nursing Patient Assesment form. The students planned their nursing care plans using NANDA nursing diagnoses with group work and then evaluated the result by applying the care plan. In the last two weeks of the academic year, the students were able to present their presentations. Results: The experiences of the students are explained in three main themes and 9 sub-themes. Main themes were; case presentation experience, case presentation in nursing practice, a good case presentation. Conclusion: As a result, Case-Based Learning facilitates learning, provides materialization and permanence of knowledge, offers the opportunity to combine the application with the theory and preparing students for the profession.