Reid-Searl Kerry, Happell Brenda
Institute for Health and Social Science Research, and School of Nursing and Midwifery, CQ University Australia, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia.
J Clin Nurs. 2012 Jul;21(13-14):1998-2005. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2011.03976.x. Epub 2012 Mar 3.
To explore the attitudes, experiences and opinions of registered nurses regarding supervision of undergraduate nursing students while administering medication in the healthcare setting.
Medication errors present a considerable risk to safety in the healthcare setting. By virtue of their role in the administration of medication, registered nurses are considered as major contributors to this problem. Undergraduate nursing students administer medication in the clinical setting, but little attention has been paid to the implications for patient safety.
This research was conducted using exploratory qualitative methodology.
Focus group interviews were conducted with 13 registered nurses. The participants were asked to describe their experiences and opinions regarding the supervision of undergraduate nursing students. Data were analysed using the framework approach.
Three main themes from this work are presented in this paper: 'standard of supervision', 'a beneficial experience' and 'preparation'.
The participants regarded supervision as an important process in fostering student learning and ensuring safety. Preparation on the part of the healthcare facility, students and the university were essential to maximise the benefits for all concerned. Relevance to clinical practice. The ability to administer medication safely is an important skill for all registered nurses. Nursing students need the opportunity to develop these skills as part of their undergraduate educational programme. Registered nurses must supervise students in a rigorous and supportive manner to enhance learning and to promote quality care.
探讨注册护士在医疗环境中给药时对本科护生监督的态度、经历和看法。
用药错误给医疗环境中的安全带来了相当大的风险。由于注册护士在给药过程中的作用，他们被认为是这一问题的主要促成因素。本科护生在临床环境中给药，但对患者安全的影响却很少受到关注。
本研究采用探索性定性方法。
对13名注册护士进行了焦点小组访谈。参与者被要求描述他们对本科护生监督的经历和看法。数据采用框架法进行分析。
本文呈现了这项工作的三个主要主题：“监督标准”、“有益的经历”和“准备工作”。
参与者认为监督是促进学生学习和确保安全的重要过程。医疗机构、学生和大学方面的准备工作对于使所有相关方利益最大化至关重要。与临床实践的相关性。安全给药的能力是所有注册护士的一项重要技能。护生需要有机会将这些技能的培养作为其本科教育计划的一部分。注册护士必须以严格且支持性的方式监督学生，以加强学习并促进优质护理。
