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ArticleJMIR nursing2022

Exploring the Impact of Virtual Reflection Groups on Advanced Practice Nurse Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Focus Group Study With Master's Students.

Jofrid Berit Høybakk, Andréa Aparecida Gonçalves Nes, Monica Evelyn Kvande, Marianne Trygg Solberg

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Jofrid Berit HøybakkLovisenberg Diaconal University College, Oslo, Norway.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6454-8372
Andréa Aparecida Gonçalves NesLovisenberg Diaconal University College, Oslo, Norway.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0684-1401
Monica Evelyn KvandeLovisenberg Diaconal University College, Oslo, Norway.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4384-4695
Marianne Trygg SolbergLovisenberg Diaconal University College, Oslo, Norway.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2828-0759
Lovisenberg Diakonale Høgskole · NO

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Abstract

backgroundIn the master's program of advanced practice nursing at a Norwegian university college, the learning activity reflection groups were converted into virtual reflection group (VRG) meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic. Regardless of the students' clinical practices in different hospitals, they could participate in the same VRG meeting on the web together with the educator from the university college, and the clinical supervisors were invited to participate. The students were in the process of developing the core competence required in their role as advanced practice nurses (APNs), and they had increased responsibility in the implementation of the VRG meetings.

objectiveIn this study, we aimed to explore how master's students of advanced practice nursing experienced VRG meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic.

methodsA qualitative exploratory design was adopted using focus group interviews. A group of students in the master's program of advanced practice nursing participated in an interview that lasted for 60 minutes. They had experienced participating in the VRG meetings following a rigorous guide during their clinical practice. The data from the focus group were analyzed using qualitative content analysis.

resultsThe main findings of this study highlighted the importance of structure in VRG meetings, the role of increased responsibility in students' learning processes, the development of APN students' competencies, and increased professional collaboration with clinical supervisors. The APN students and clinical supervisors also continued their discussions in the clinical setting afterward, which strengthened the collaboration between students' education in the master's program and their clinical practice.

conclusionsVRG meetings gave the students the opportunity to lead professional discussions while reflecting thoroughly on the chosen patient cases from clinical practice. They experienced receiving feedback from fellow students, supervisors, and educators as stimulating their critical thinking development.

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advanced practice nursecompetenceCOVID-19developmentinterviewslearningprofessional discussionsqualitative studyvirtual reflection groups

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