Nursing students’ voices in psychiatric hospitals, South Africa: a qualitative study on strategies to mitigate anxiety
Esther Rangwaneni Mphedziseni
BackgroundPsychiatric units are among the most demanding clinical environments. Nursing students often experience stress and anxiety when allocated to these settings. Their expectations are challenged when they realise that the actual clinical environment differs significantly from simulated training, and that theoretical knowledge does not always align with practical application. Aim: This study aimed to explore strategies for mitigating student nurses’ anxiety in psychiatric hospitals in South