Abstract

SANTOS-RUIZ, Susana et al. Theoretical models and nursing students: motivational aspects for election in clinical practice. Educ. méd. [online]. 2011, vol.14, n.2, pp.119-127. ISSN 1575-1813.

Introduction. The theoretical and philosophical nursing is complex, there are a large number of nursing theories, some difficult to understand, because this usually its practical application is restricted. Aim. To identify the theoretical model of nursing students say they use in clinical practice, the motivation for their choice, and school where they were pursuing their studies. Subjects and methods. Descriptive study. Participants were 105 students doing school practice during the academic year 2006-2007 (of a total population of 108 students). The study variables were the nursing models and theories, the reasons for the choice and demographic variables. Data collection was conducted through a questionnaire completed during their clinical experience. The analysis of data using a thematic analysis of text, categorizing to finally create an explanatory framework. Results and conclusions. The model chosen is mainly that of Virginia Henderson. The motivations for the election as students are used in university education and ease of implementation of the model. It was evident confusion between the terms related to nursing model and methodology.

Keywords : Nursing students; Nursing theory; Theoretical models.

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