Responsible Behavior of Nursing Trainees Commonly Recognized by Clinical Practice Instructors and University Faculty

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this study was to clarify the perceptions of clinical practice instructors and university faculty regarding responsible behavior of nursing trainees.

Methods: Data was collected using semi-structured interviews with 21 instructors and 22 faculty members, and a mixed methods of quantitative analysis using text mining and qualitative inductive analysis was used.

Results: The agreement rate of the main words in both was 85.3% and the Kappa coefficient was 0.71. As a responsible behavior, trainees take “Behavior to face their own anxiety” before the practice; and during the practice, while development of “Behavior of learning how to learn to improve practical skills,” “Learning behavior reflecting on nursing practice,” “Behavior showing interest in the other person’s state,” “Behavior considering the other’s point of view,” “Behavior that understands and conveys meaning,” “Obeying rules while thinking about reasons,” “Behavior that control safety,” “A practical attitude that builds trust,” and “Behavior that evaluates one’s own efforts,” was required.

Conclusion: Both considered responsible behaviors to be taken by the trainees to learn, as well as behaviors that are controlled with consideration for the client’s safety and relationship building.