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A hermeneutic analysis of the lived experiences of associate nurses
Author(s) -
SELLARN SUZANNE,
MACLEOD JOAN
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
journal of clinical nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.94
H-Index - 102
eISSN - 1365-2702
pISSN - 0962-1067
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2702.1995.tb00011.x
Subject(s) - narrative , nursing , primary care , lived experience , psychology , medicine , family medicine , psychotherapist , philosophy , linguistics
Summary• In order to understand better the role of associate nurse in the primary nursing model, narratives from associate nurses were analysed using hermeneutic approach. • Major themes in the narratives included: connecting with patients, collaborating with other nurses, and making decisions. • Associate nurses were found to define their practice as ‘primary’ in terms of their contributions to patient care and being a responsible professional. • A better understanding of the associate role in clinical practice can enhance patient care and professional relationships. • Further research into the philosophical nature of primary nursing is suggested.