Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Aim Gain further understanding of undergraduate nursing students’ perceptions of nursing care plans. Background Nursing care plans are an important tool in nursing education and practice. A research gap exists focusing on U.S. nursing students’ perceptions of both academic and clinical care plans. Methods Qualitative phenomenological research was conducted involving interviews with 14 undergraduate nursing students. Transcripts were analyzed using a modified Giorgi approach to identify key themes. Results Four themes were identified: Academic care plans help students to begin to think like a nurse, there is inconsistency between academic care plans and care plans in electronic medical records, students view care plans as busy work in nursing school, and students view care plans as useless in hospital‐based acute care clinical settings. Conclusion This study showed mixed perceptions on nursing care plans in undergraduate nursing education, suggesting a gap in educational objectives and clinical realities.
Source: Nursing Forum
DOI: 10.1155/nuf/5282118
Institution: Grand Valley State University
Language: English
Subfield: Research and Theory
Field: Nursing
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $840
Funder: Grand Valley State University
OpenAlex ID: W7202274111