Abstract
This study explored the psychological experience of a small cohort of nursing and midwifery students who had been deployed to work in the NHS during the COVID-19 pandemic. The students were employed on band 4 contracts within an acute NHS Trust in the South of England. Overall, students found the experience of being deployed into clinical practice during a major public health emergency a valuable and unique experience that strengthened their resilience. However, students reported a significant level of personal obligation to opt-in to deployment. Working within clinical areas caused heightened anxiety and uncertainty, which was alleviated by managerial support.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 96-100 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | British Journal of Nursing |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 29 Jan 2022 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- COVID-19
- Student experience
- Moral distress
- Deployment
- Pandemic
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Nursing
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