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Exploration of students' perceptions of issues in nursing theoretical courses: a qualitative research
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Masumeh Hemmati   , Hosein Habibzadeh |
| urmia medical univrsity , hemmatma@yahoo.com |
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Abstract: (29862 Views) |
| Introduction: Ensuring the quality of education is one of the responsibilities of
nurse instructors. Understanding the educational issues related to theoretical courses
to improve the quality of nursing education. The purpose of this study was to explore
students' perceptions of issues in nursing theoretical courses.
Methods: A qualitative design using a conventional content analysis approach
was used to collect and analyze data. Semi structured interviews were conducted with
17 nursing students chosen using purposeful sampling.
Results: During data analysis, four main categories were developed: “ineffective
instructor”, “non-dynamic curriculum”, “problems regard to external environment of
education”, and “factors related to the individual student”.
Conclusion: It was shown that education issues are caused by different factors. It
is suggested that educational administrators should provide educational facilities and
help with the improvement of instructors' teaching and communication skills in order
to take effective steps in removing educational issues, and enhance students'
motivation and confidence. |
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| Keywords: Theoretical courses, educational issues, nursing students, qualitative research |
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Type of Study: Qualitative-Research |
Subject:
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Received: 2012/11/17 | Accepted: 2013/01/23 | Published: 2018/07/25
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