Peer-Supported Clinical Orientation Training

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This randomized controlled study will aim to evaluate the effect of a peer-supported video and interaction-based clinical orientation program on reality shock and adaptation during the first clinical experience. The study will be conducted with nursing students who will start their first clinical practice. Participants will be randomized into intervention and control groups. The intervention group will receive a peer-led orientation program including videos recorded in real clinical settings by senior students, interactive question-answer sessions, a structured hospital tour, and ongoing digital communication support. The control group will receive the routine clinical orientation. Data will be collected at two different time points. The first measurement will be performed at the end of the second week of clinical practice to allow students to experience the clinical adaptation process. The second measurement will be conducted four weeks after the first assessment. Reality shock and clinical adaptation levels will be evaluated using valid and reliable scales. This study is expected to provide evidence on the effectiveness of peer-supported and technology-enhanced orientation strategies in facilitating students' adaptation to clinical environments and contribute to the development of innovative practices in nursing education.

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