Samantha Walsh
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Thesis Abstract
Patient safety and awareness in healthcare are a priority for the health industry. This research explores the use of graded assertiveness by nursing students to speak up for patient safety in the clinical setting. Understanding how nursing students construct the use of graded assertiveness models from their own experience is essential.
Why my research is important/Impacts
By exploring the lived experiences of nursing students and their construction of graded assertiveness from their education, practice, and use in the clinical setting through work-integrated learning (WIL) is important for academics. The benefits of comparing graded assertiveness models used in both nursing education and the healthcare industry support the promotion of a culture of safety for patients. In addition, allowing for authentic learning experiences and opportunities for both RN and nursing students to have conversations facilitates the students continued learning in this complex but non-technical skill.
