A QUALITATIVE STUDY ON EXPERIENCES OF PARENTERAL MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION AMONG B.Sc.(N) 2nd YEAR STUDENTS IN CLINICAL AREAS OF SELECTED NURSING COLLEGES, KANPUR, UP.

Mr. M. Raghavendran; Archana Kasaudhan; Gaurav Patel; Neha Singh; Shreya Biswas; Shikha Yadav; Shivani Singh; Shivi Gangwar

Volume : X, Issue : III, March - 2020

A QUALITATIVE STUDY ON EXPERIENCES OF PARENTERAL MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION AMONG B.Sc.(N) 2nd YEAR STUDENTS IN CLINICAL AREAS OF SELECTED NURSING COLLEGES, KANPUR, UP.

Mr. M. Raghavendran, Archana Kasaudhan, Gaurav Patel, Neha Singh, Shreya Biswas, Shikha Yadav, Shivani Singh, Shivi Gangwar

Abstract :

This present study is a Qualitative study on experiences of parenteral medication administration among B.Sc.(N) 2nd year students in clinical areas of selected Nursing colleges, Kanpur, UP. Objectives of the study was to elicit the experiences of parenteral medication administration among B.Sc.(N) 2nd year students in clinical areas, to explore the experiences of parenteral medication administration among B.Sc.(N) 2nd year students in clinical areas. In this research study, the Qualitative Research Approach with Phenomenological research design was used. 10 samples of B.Sc. (N) 2nd year students were selected by convenient sampling technique. Self–structured open ended questionnaire was used to collect data regarding student nurses experience of administering parenteral medication. The study result shows that the majority of the students feel happy and excited whenever they were asked to give injection. Students stated that they feel nervous before giving IV injection and confident before giving IM injection. Most of the student agreed that they feel happy & confident after giving IM injection and satisfied & confident after giving IV injection. Every student confirmed that they were able to reassure patient who deny taking injection from student nurses. Student shared the hurdles they faced while giving IM and IV injection. Majority of the student told about theory and practice gap. Students self evaluation by the students shows that their skill has been improved.