Author(s)

Shugang Wang ^1,2, Hariharan N Krishnasamy ³

Affiliation(s)

¹ Faculty of Education, City University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
² Binzhou Polytechnic, Binzhou, China
³ Faculty of Education and Liberal Arts (FELA), INTI International University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Corresponding Author

Shugang Wang

ABSTRACT

This is the report from a pilot study to investigate the internship experiences of nursing students in vocational colleges in Shandong Province, China and the influencing factors. 30 interns participated in the quantitative study from which 5 participants were selected for the interviews. Through surveys and analysis of the internship experiences of nursing students in selected vocational colleges in Shandong, the study shows the significant role of internships in enhancing students' professional ethics and skill development. The findings indicate that internships help students apply theoretical knowledge to practical nursing scenarios, enhancing their clinical and communication skills. However, the study also identifies certain challenges during the internship process, such as inadequate internship arrangements and insufficient guidance, which could negatively impact students' internship experiences. Additionally, individual factors and school support may also influence the effectiveness of internships. Therefore, the study suggests that vocational colleges should enhance the scientific and practical aspects of internship arrangements, provide effective guidance and support, and assist students in achieving growth and development throughout their internships. Ultimately, by optimizing the internship experience, the goal is to cultivate nursing professionals better aligned with the needs of the industry.

KEYWORDS

Internship, communication skills, vocational colleges, nursing students

CITE THIS PAPER

Shugang Wang, Hariharan N Krishnasamy, A Study on Internship of Nursing Students in Vocational Colleges in Shandong Province. Advances in Vocational and Technical Education (2023) Vol. 5: 116-120. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/avte.2023.050919.

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