The proposal stems from observing the needs of Health Sciences students, who, despite their vocation, often lack strategies to manage the human suffering they encounter daily. A professor from the Mental Health Nursing course has been the driving force behind this space for listening and mutual support.
“"People like the career, but no one has taught them how to self-care. When they deal with human suffering, it affects them, and they don't know where to look."
The program, called the Clinical Practice Accompaniment and Self-Care Program, consists of four sessions held from March until the end of the academic year. A small group of 20 students participates, allowing for a personalized approach to their experiences during internships and training in self-care skills, such as stress management and setting healthy boundaries.
This initiative, part of the university's Tutorial Action Plan, aims to transform insecurity into professional confidence. Before joining, participants must complete a questionnaire assessing their emotional state, including changes in appetite or sleep, and the presence of anxiety or crying spells in the internship environment. Confidentiality is a fundamental pillar in all sessions.
With a clear commitment to continuity, the program will be repeated in September and is expected to continue throughout the academic year, with the support of the Dean's Office. The high demand for the Nursing degree at the University of Granada, with a high cut-off mark, underscores the importance of preparing these future professionals not only academically but also emotionally for the challenges of their profession.
