Saudi Nurse Interns’ Experiences during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Thematic Approach

Ejercito Mangawa Balay-odao; Jonas Preposi Cruz; Abdulellah M. Alsolais; Junel Bryan Bajet; Nahed Alquwez; Ahmed Mansour Almansour; Khalaf Aied Alotaibi; Jennifer Mesde; Ahmed Almoghairi; Bader A. Alrasheadi; Jazi Shaydied Alotaibi

doi:10.3390/healthcare11020230

Saudi Nurse Interns’ Experiences during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Thematic Approach

Ejercito Mangawa Balay-odao
, Jonas Preposi Cruz
, Abdulellah M. Alsolais
, Junel Bryan Bajet
, Nahed Alquwez
, Ahmed Mansour Almansour
, Khalaf Aied Alotaibi
, Jennifer Mesde
, Ahmed Almoghairi
, Bader A. Alrasheadi
, Jazi Shaydied Alotaibi

Department of Medicine

Nazarbayev University
School of Advanced Studies
Saint Louis University
Shaqra University
Majmaah University

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Abstract

Background: The learning process for nurses, including internships, was affected during the COVID-19 pandemic, which may have made the nurse internship program more challenging and stressful for participants. Therefore, it is significant to explore the experiences of nurse interns during COVID-19. Aim: This study aimed to explore Saudi nurse interns’ field experiences during the pandemic. Design: The study utilised descriptive phenomenological qualitative research and a thematic approach. Methods: A total of 19 nurse interns participated in the study, which was conducted in Saudi Arabia. Participants undertook an internship program at different government hospitals in five cities in Saudi Arabia. Unstructured individual interviews were conducted to gather data from the participants. Results: The findings revealed five themes: being passionate, lacking knowledge and skills, being concerned about their families, being cautious, and being unoriented. Conclusion: The study findings document that the struggles of nurse interns in their internship programs during COVID-19 were related to their lack of knowledge, their family, and the working environment.

Original language	English
Article number	230
Journal	Healthcare (Switzerland)
Volume	11
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare11020230
Publication status	Published - Jan 2023

Funding

The authors extend their appreciation to the Deputyship for Research and Innovation, Ministry of Education in Saudi Arabia for funding this research work through the project number (IFP-2020-131).

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
SDG 4 Quality Education
SDG 13 Climate Action

Keywords

COVID-19
experiences
nurse interns
Saudi Arabia
thematic approach

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Leadership and Management
Health Policy
Health Informatics
Health Information Management

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