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World Education Connect Multidisciplinary e-Publication, Vol. VI, Issue VI (June 2026), pp.114-115

DESCRIPTIVE DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN EXPECTATIONS AND REALITIES AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AMONG LEVEL IV STUDENTS DURING SPECIAL AREA DUTY

Kristina Cassandra L. Selosa, Brinnabel C. Bagto, Gael Sieria B. Castro, Nicole Tamsin T. Culallad, Evelyne Kate L. Depaynos, Penny F. Kedawen, Hillary O. Pontino, Eliazza Mae E. Villanueva, Dexter A. Pa-it, Jether Owens P. Pandosen, and Jessie James F. Tolero*

Easter College Inc., Baguio City, Philippines

*Corresponding Author: Jessie James F. Tolero, RN, PhD, CRA
Email: jjft_2010@yahoo.com
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-7893-0122

Abstract

Background:

Special Area Duty (SAD) provides nursing students with opportunities to gain exposure to specialized and high-acuity clinical settings where theoretical knowledge is translated into actual nursing practice. These experiences are intended to strengthen clinical competence, critical thinking, and professional development. However, students often encounter situations that differ from their expectations, creating discrepancies that may influence their adaptation, learning experiences, and professional growth. Understanding these discrepancies is important in developing interventions that better prepare nursing students for the realities of clinical practice. This study aimed to determine the descriptive discrepancies between expectations and realities and assess the professional growth experiences of Level IV nursing students during Special Area Duty.

https://doi.org/10.65494/pinagpalapublishing.351

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