ABSTRACT

This phenomenological study sought to explore the lived experiences of Nursing students of Olivarez College Tagaytay school year 2022- 2023, the focus of their transition from the two-year virtual setting to the current conventional face-to-face modalities with their RLE hospital exposure. The research reveals several themes: Negative Mien, Psyche Disgruntlement, and Subsist Scheme: A tenacious attempt. It revealed the positive and negative experiences of the students during the transitional phenomenon. The negative experiences of student nurses prevailed in their encounters and situations in both modalities. However, the second theme showed that most students
attained the satisfaction and pleasure that arises from the transition from virtual modalities to their first hospital exposure, especially in connection to what they have gained these emotions, summarizing their experiences. It also disclosed the support the student acquired, primarily from family, friends, and peers. Lastly, the strategies for
coping with the transitional education situation showed that most nursing students self-study to catch up with the lessons and activities in their course subject. The study recommended that the students instill ideal time management and study techniques to redirect their prioritizations, organize tasks, increase productivity, and boost motivation. In line, several techniques are recommended to promote productivity, limit distractions, understand concept skills, and transcend the challenges of self-directed learning. The study also proposed to assess and remodify the current nursing academic curriculum for possible additional RLE hours for onsight interactive review lectures of Fundamentals in Nursing and Health Assessment to address the low perception of the nursing student with regards to their competency and knowledge, which allows the opportunity of further learning the nursing skills and practice that may boost their confidence as an aspiring nurse.