Experience in Microbiology Course of Nursing Students: Qualitative Content Analysis

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to explore nursing students' experience in microbiology courses. Methods: Data were gathered through 4 focus group interviews and 1 in-depth personal interview, by 19 nursing students who attended microbiology courses. Data were collected June 15-July 20, 2018. Conventional content analysis was used for data analysis. Results: The result of this study revealed 4 categories: "facing the challenge", "types of learning", "lack of learning motivation", "acquiring knowledge of infection". Conclusion: Findings suggest that it is important to identify nursing students' perspectives, to improve microbiology curriculum in the educational process. Also, it is necessary to connect continuously, between educational and practical environments, for effective management of microbiology courses.

Experiences of Pathology Course among Hospital Management Graduates

“…Such factors are important for motivating students studying hospital management to learn pathology. As the learning and academic achievement increases, the purpose of taking a class becomes clearer for a learner [ 21 ]. These experiences of graduates can have a positive effect on inducing learning motivation for students who are currently enrolled.…”

“…A lack of effort or awareness in a learner who is the focus of education can prevent correct learning and lead to the abandonment of an course altogether [ 21 ]. In other words, a learner’s proactive learning attitude is a determining factor in achieving learning outcomes.…”