Table 2 Students’ learning. Themes and subthemes describe the learning situation, and how and what the students learned

Themes

1. A chaotic and confusing learning situation

2. Learning processes characterised by challenges (how)

3. Increased awareness of important measures during a pandemic (what)

Subthemes

2.1 Learning by being part of a crisis

3.1 The extreme importance of compliance to hygienic measures

2.2 Depending on crisis management for learning

3.2 The significance of the care organisation and work environment

3.3 A multifaceted competence of the nurse came to the fore

3.4 Communication measures as vital in crises and caring