The meaning of child and family care in the community: the learning experience of nursing student

Abstract

This present study, by applying qualitative research under a phenomenological perspective, attemps to seek an understanding of the meaning of the learning experiences of nursing students who care for child and family in the community. The data have been obtained through individual open interviews with nine students. Two' themes have emerged from the analysis of the data: FACING CHALLENGES and GENERATING A NEW VIEW. Applying the theoretical approach of Viktor Frankl's existencial analysis allows us to understand that what mobilizes students when facing challenges is the search for knowledge and desire to do something. Moreover, this study allows a reflection about significant learning in nursing, generating a new view as a consequence to the student feelings, thoughts and actions in the promotion of the personal and professional growth.