Laboratory And Clinical Teaching Experience Of Nursing Professors In The Covid-19 Pandemic Era

Abstract

During the COVID-19 pandemic, nursing professors faced challenges in maintaining educational standards and adapting to new teaching methods. This study aimed to investigate how nursing professors in  experienced teaching in laboratory and clinical settings during this period. Through focus group interviews with 19 professors, several themes e[1]merged: feeling overwhelmed by infection management protocols, uncertainty about the effectiveness of virtual training, acceptance of change, and preparations for future teaching methods. The findings suggest a need for increased use of technology in nursing education post-pandemic, along with a shift in teachers' roles and institutional attitudes. Nursing professors should use these experiences to improve practical education in the future.