Satisfaction with clinical placement : the perspective of nursing students from multiple universities

Scott Lamont, Scott Brunero, Karen P. Woods

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Abstract

Projected nursing shortfalls in Australia have identified the need for organisational planning and strategies around recruitment and retention in healthcare facilities. Strategies include but are not limited to alliances with university faculty and the quality of undergraduate clinical placement experience. This cross-sectional study explored undergraduate nursing students' satisfaction with clinical placement experience from the perspective of multiple university faculties, and the relationship this has with future employment intention at a metropolitan hospital in Sydney, New South Wales. Findings from respondents demonstrated satisfaction with the clinical placement on the following criteria: expectations being met; welcoming of unit staff and attitudes of thereafter; clinical and university facilitator support; and participation in patient care. Three quarters of respondents also indicated that they would consider the hospital as a future employer. Satisfaction with clinical placement experience may aid organisational recruitment strategies.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)125-133
Number of pages9
JournalCollegian
Volume22
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015

Keywords

  • clinical support services
  • nursing students
  • satisfaction

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