Undergraduate nursing student perceptions of the unexpected death of a classmate: A qualitative study.
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| Title: | Undergraduate nursing student perceptions of the unexpected death of a classmate: A qualitative study. |
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| Authors: | Thompson, Wendy, Minor, Lisa, Gerlach, Jennifer |
| Source: | Death Studies. 2025, Vol. 49 Issue 6, p822-829. 8p. |
| Subjects: | Psychology of college students, Attitudes toward death, Corporate culture, Fear, Qualitative research, Affinity groups, Universities & colleges, Statistical sampling, Interviewing, Thematic analysis, Research, Research methodology, Trust, Grief, Student attitudes, Nursing students |
| Geographic Terms: | Southern States |
| Abstract: | Experiencing the unexpected death of a classmate is distressing and overwhelming for college-aged students, particularly those in a nursing major who spend a tremendous amount of time together within the classroom and high-stress clinical settings. Previous studies have identified ways to help nursing students understand their grief reactions in response to patient-critical illness or death. However, data related to how the sudden death of a classmate impacts traditional nursing students has been minimally studied. This exploratory qualitative study examined nursing student grief reactions, as well as the university's response to the death of a student in a rural Southeastern institution. Results yielded five themes, including (1) a greater appreciation of life, (2) the realization of the fragility of life, (3) fear of the unknown, (4) strong sense of community and (5) meeting immediate and long-term student grief needs. Recommendations for nurse educators and university administration are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | Experiencing the unexpected death of a classmate is distressing and overwhelming for college-aged students, particularly those in a nursing major who spend a tremendous amount of time together within the classroom and high-stress clinical settings. Previous studies have identified ways to help nursing students understand their grief reactions in response to patient-critical illness or death. However, data related to how the sudden death of a classmate impacts traditional nursing students has been minimally studied. This exploratory qualitative study examined nursing student grief reactions, as well as the university's response to the death of a student in a rural Southeastern institution. Results yielded five themes, including (1) a greater appreciation of life, (2) the realization of the fragility of life, (3) fear of the unknown, (4) strong sense of community and (5) meeting immediate and long-term student grief needs. Recommendations for nurse educators and university administration are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 07481187 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/07481187.2024.2361743 |
