Ekene Francis Okagbue, Ujunwa Perpetua Ezeachikulo, Ilokanulo Samuel Nchekwubemchukwu, Ilodibe Emeka Chidiebere, Obisoanya Kosiso, Cheick Amadou Tidiane Ouattaraa, Esther Onyinye Nwigwe
The effects of Covid-19 pandemic on the education system in Nigeria: The role of competency-based education
International journal of educational research open
study aims determine nursing students emotions toward challenging situations encounter clinical practice metaphorical perceptions concept nurse challenging situations clinical practice negatively affect nursing students perceptions nursing profession professional learning development study based quantitative metaphorical picturedrawing analysis quantitative qualitative parts conducted 200 nursing students attending first second years 20212022 academic year draw picture cactus test carried 30 students clinical practice data collected using sociodemographic information form semistructured interview form content analysis techniques descriptive statistics picture analysis psychological tests used evaluate data study reported based standards reporting qualitative research srqr nursing students involved study produced 37 metaphors related concept nurse three expressed ones mother lifeguard helper metaphors produced nursing students categorized six roles caregiver educator supporter researcher administrator therapeuticrehabilitator pictures drawn students challenging situations clinical practice expressions used associated selfcenteredness n21 attentive n19 aggression toward peers n13 low motivation n11 need protection n11 nursing students experienced feelings loneliness passivity anxiety navigating difficult conditions clinical practice metaphors picture drawing allow unique approach concept nursing nursing students emotional states toward challenging situations clinical practice