Satisfaction of Nursing Students Toward Their Clinical Placement and Association with Their Academic Year at Private Nursing College Karachi Pakistan

Satisfaction of Nursing Students Toward Their Clinical Placement

Abstract

Clinical placement is the setting of the physical environment and personnel teaching for healthcare workers, including nurses and nursing students. A clinical placement offers hands-on learning opportunities that can enhance your understanding of healthcare practices and procedures. Moreover, clinical placement could also provide networking opportunities and connections with healthcare professionals, which could help build their professional network. Objective: To measure the satisfaction of nursing students toward their clinical placement and association with their academic year at private Nursing College Karachi Pakistan. Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted in the Horizon School of Nursing and Health Sciences Karachi, Pakistan, from June 2022-September 2022. A total of 62 participants were part of the study; 3rd year and 4th-year students were enrolled. Moreover, a Convenient sampling technique was used for the data collection. Data were collected through a valid and reliable tool that was self-administered. Results: The study results show that. 12.9% of participants had a low level of satisfaction regarding their clinical placement, 51.6.% had a moderate level, and 35.5% had a high level of satisfaction. There was no significant difference between the satisfaction of nursing students toward their clinical placement with their academic year p-value (.193). Conclusions: Most students were satisfied with their clinical environment. But some still have poor satisfaction; it is essential to listen to nursing students' feedback regarding their clinical placement and take steps to address their concerns