The development of self-confidence in undergraduate nursing students in Ireland (2012)
Thesis
Chesser-Smyth, P. The development of self-confidence in undergraduate nursing students in Ireland. (Thesis). University of Salford

Aim The aim of this research study was to establish the effects of classroom learning and
clinical practice on the development of self-confidence amongst undergraduate nursing
students in Ireland.
Background
Self-confidence underpins nurses' comp... Read More about The development of self-confidence in undergraduate nursing students in Ireland.

Students' academic expectations and experiences during the first year of their undergraduate nursing programme (2012)
Thesis
Grant, J. Students' academic expectations and experiences during the first year of their undergraduate nursing programme. (Thesis). University of Salford

The thesis examines why first year nursing students leave their programme of study
and the factors that influence whether they stay or leave. A descriptive, exploratory
study design was undertaken using two survey instruments, the College Students... Read More about Students' academic expectations and experiences during the first year of their undergraduate nursing programme.

Transference and counter transference as an agent in care (2010)
Thesis
Hynes, C. Transference and counter transference as an agent in care. (Thesis). University of Salford

The focus of this study lies in identifying the concepts of Transference (T) and Counter Transference (Ct) within the therapeutic interaction/relationship of clients who are receiving complementary therapy as part of their palliative care.
The study... Read More about Transference and counter transference as an agent in care.

Support for bereaved parents following the death of a child from cancer (2007)
Thesis
Roberts, S. Support for bereaved parents following the death of a child from cancer. (Thesis). University of Salford

One in 600 children develops cancer before the age of 15 (Cancer-UK 2004). The
focus on providing supportive care throughout the course of a child's treatment is
rightly prioritised. However, the provision of effective bereavement care must not be... Read More about Support for bereaved parents following the death of a child from cancer.