UNDERSTANDING THE LIVED EXPERIENCES OF SYSTEMS PLUS COLLEGE FOUNDATION OF NURSING STUDENTS IN CARING OF GERIATRIC CLIENTS: A DESCRIPTIVE-PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY

Pius A L Berek; Christian Jay S. Orte; Jackilou G. Angeles; Jinia T. Canlapan; Jennalyn J. Ramos; Leandro M. Viray; Regie A. Bautista; John Christian V. Villanueva; Jestoni D. Maniago

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UNDERSTANDING THE LIVED EXPERIENCES OF SYSTEMS PLUS COLLEGE FOUNDATION OF NURSING STUDENTS IN CARING OF GERIATRIC CLIENTS: A DESCRIPTIVE-PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY

Pius A L Berek, Christian Jay S. Orte, Jackilou G. Angeles, Jinia T. Canlapan, Jennalyn J. Ramos, Leandro M. Viray, Regie A. Bautista, John Christian V. Villanueva, Jestoni D. Maniago

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Objective: The study aimed to explore, analyze and reflect on the lived experiences of Systems Plus College Foundation (SPCF) College of Nursing Students in caring of geriatric clients. Method: Descriptive-phenomenological method was employed with five (5) participants captured via convenience sampling with experience in caring of geriatric clients. Semi-structured aide memoire was used and Collaizziâ€™s phenomenological inquiry was employed in analyzing the data. Results: It showed that nursing students make a balance between the theory and practice and emphasized the active listening and therapeutic communication as essentials for taking care of geriatric clients. Conclusion: The study surfaced that student-nurses done their best to manage their fear and anxiety and be positive in taking care of geriatric clients.

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geriatric clients, caring, descriptive-phenomenological study, student-nurses, Collaiziâ€™s Method, qualitative research

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