Clinical Belonging

Moreover, student attrition from nursing education also have been found due to decrease learning opportunities with extreme stress caused by clinical placements and lack of placement support among students (paper 6 Gilbert & Brown, Scott Lamnot et al 2013). A negative impact of clinical placements potentially leads to decision of discontinuing their studies to become professional nurses. A strong sense of belonging to clinical environment provokes workplace satisfaction and closely linked with students retention to nursing profession (paper 7 ) paper 2 further explores that professional socialization of students during clinical placements has the potential to influence the recruitment and retention of student nurses. Factors, particularly influence student decisions on the employment choices in nursing profession are predominantly clinical support, positive learning environment and positive communicating interpersonal relationship.

Belongingness a fundamental need of every human to feel valued in the society they live and work. Sense of belonging is important to see value in life and to cope painful, stressful and challenging situations. According to one study (Sandra et al 2014 paper 7) “belongings is critical for both educational and professional socialisation process.” Sense of belong enables students to build confidence and produce abilities of critical thinking and problem solving skills. Welcoming atmosphere and acceptance by clinical staff produce feelings they are part of clinical team, which lead to a rich learning experience. Supportive staff and safe environment provides a place where, students enjoy their work and are enabled to grow and develop both individually and professionally (paper