World constantly keeps changing. It is even said that in the universe, the only constant is CHANGE. A number of cultural, technological, political and social forces are shaping the destiny of the nursing profession. Students entering in the nursing profession are called upon to equip themselves with adequate competencies to meet the challenging advances that are occurring in the profession and in health care setting. Healthy, committed and competent nurses will then contribute their potentials in attainment of the goal Health for all. Looking at this we need student nurses with good vision and commitment more than ever before.
Nursing possesses a rich history characterised by compassion, dedication, and service. As societys culture continues to experience change the profession of nursing is undergoing continuous evolution. The future of nursing holds myriad of challenges. These challenges include both external forces as well as influences from within the profession as a role of nurse is further defined. Often uncomfortable change is inevitable and should be embraced. It is the responsibility of the nurses to shape the future rather than merely react to the shifts in the tide. Nurses will be positioned to appropriately respond if they adopt an attitude of expectancy, recognising challenges as opportunities and adequately prepare to take an active role in shaping future practice.
Therefore, every student entering into nursing programme continues to face the change. Most nursing students in India, in the first year of nursing education or primarily in a developmental transition period, are in their crucial turning point to adulthood. Compounded on this, transitions is the leap from general education to professional education. Late adolescence and young adult are characterised by changes in their biological functioning, cognitive development, social rules, and social environments. During this multifaceted transition, the nursing students are required to make adjustments to challenges of life, pressures of education, expectation of parents, friends, teachers and patients.
Student nurse is like clay, raw and vulnerable but ready to mold. It is the responsibility of nurse educators to transform her into efficient, compassionate, flexible and resourceful nurse who is ready to provide comprehensive care while accepting the& challenge of a change throughout her profession
Challenges faced by students in hostel
- & Unfamiliarity with local language
- & Unfamiliarity with cultural pattern
- & Uncertainty of hostel life to adaptation
- & Homesickness
Challenges faced in the classroom
- & Communication barrier
- & Multiple subjects and terminology
- & Increased number of assignments
- & Increased number of theory hours
- & Lack of proper physical arrangement of classroom
- & Crammed syllabus
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