Journal of Undergraduate Research
Nursing Education: The Role of Debriefing for Nursing Students’ First Clinical Experience with Death
Keywords
nursing education, clinical experience, death
College
Nursing
Abstract
Death, particularly the unexpected death of a patient, is an emotionally charged, highstress situation for any nurse. Nursing students encounter scenarios involving death and dying in simulation laboratories, as well as in the clinical setting. It is essential a nurse learns how to process and cope with his or her emotions regarding the death of a patient since it may occur frequently during his or her career. If a nurse cannot cope with these emotions it could lead to burn out and damage to overall emotional health.
Recommended Citation
Gilpin, Laura and Heise, Dr. Barabar
(2013)
"Nursing Education: The Role of Debriefing for Nursing Students’ First Clinical Experience with Death,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 1696.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1696