Effective nurse-patient communication is foundational to quality healthcare, fostering trust, improving patient outcomes, and ensuring patient safety. For nursing interns, the clinical placement period represents a critical phase for developing these essential communication skills. However, these nascent professionals often encounter challenging or negative communication experiences that can significantly impact their learning, psychological well-being, and future professional practice. This article investigates the prevalence, nature, and influencing factors of adverse nurse-patient communication experiences among nursing interns. Drawing on a review of existing literature and outlining a hypothetical study design, we explore how individual characteristics, patient-related factors, and the clinical environment interact to shape these experiences. Understanding these determinants is crucial for designing targeted educational interventions, enhancing clinical mentorship, and ultimately supporting the holistic development of nursing interns to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.

Nurse-Patient Communication, Nursing Interns, Negative Experience

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