Table 1 Examples of 3 levels of coding
From: A qualitative study of nursing student experiences of clinical practice
Level 1 codes (Meaning unit) | Level 2 codes (categories) | Level 3 codes (theme) |
|---|---|---|
• Lack of confidence | * Fear of failure |  |
• Lack of knowledge | *Feeling incompetent | Initial clinical |
• Lack of confidence in the first day | *Feeling under pressure | Anxiety |
| Â | *Fear of facing the procedure | Â |
• Being anxious about Starting clinical practice |  |  |
• Fear of hospital environment |  |  |
• First week anxiety |  |  |
• Fear of unknown in the first day |  |  |