scholarly journals Effectiveness of implementation of “mental health nursing students’ clinical competency model” on academic performance of nursing students

F1000Research ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 1212
Author(s):  
Foroozan Atashzadeh-Shoorideh ◽  
Jamileh Mohtashami ◽  
Seyed Amir Hosein Pishgooie ◽  
Tayebeh Jamshidi ◽  
Sara Sedghi

Background: Clinical nursing competence in mental health is one of the most important topics in theoretical and practical nursing training with many factors affecting it. The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of the implementation of the “mental health nursing students’ clinical competence model” on nursing students’ academic performance. Methods: This study is a semi experimental following one group of student nurses. “mental health nursing students’ clinical competence model” for undergraduate nursing student’s education was applied. The study population included 50 nursing students, who were studying from fifth semester to seventh semester and selected through census sampling. During the seventh semester after the completion of theoretical and practical courses in mental health nursing, re-evaluation was conducted and the scores before and after the implementation of the clinical competence model were compared. Results: Rate of clinical competency before the intervention, was estimated at the level of non-mastered; and after intervention was at the level of mastered, demonstrating a significant difference (p<0.001). Areas of clinical competency scores before and after the intervention were compared which showed significant difference in all the areas except the mental competency areas (p<0.05). Conclusions: The implementation of the “mental health nursing students’ clinical competence model” and appropriate planning for achievement of mental health nursing specialized competency can ensure the achievement of clinical competency by nursing students.

F1000Research ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 1212
Author(s):  
Foroozan Atashzadeh-Shoorideh ◽  
Jamileh Mohtashami ◽  
Seyed Amir Hosein Pishgooie ◽  
Tayebeh Jamshidi ◽  
Sara Sedghi

Background: Clinical nursing competence in mental health is one of the most important topics in theoretical and practical nursing training with many factors affecting it. The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of the implementation of the “mental health nursing students’ clinical competence model” on nursing students’ academic performance. Methods: This study is a semi experimental following one group of student nurses. “mental health nursing students’ clinical competence model” for undergraduate nursing student’s education was applied. The study population included 50 nursing students, who were studying from fifth semester to seventh semester and selected through census sampling. During the seventh semester after the completion of theoretical and practical courses in mental health nursing, re-evaluation was conducted and the scores before and after the implementation of the clinical competence model were compared. Results: Rate of clinical competency before the intervention, was estimated at the level of non-mastered; and after intervention was at the level of mastered, demonstrating a significant difference (p<0.001). Areas of clinical competency scores before and after the intervention were compared which showed significant difference in all the areas except the mental competency areas (p<0.05). Conclusions: The implementation of the “mental health nursing students’ clinical competence model” and appropriate planning for achievement of mental health nursing specialized competency can ensure the achievement of clinical competency by nursing students.


2019 ◽  
Vol 50 (4) ◽  
pp. 448-460 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cherrill Stockmann ◽  
Desiree A. Diaz ◽  
Debra Murphy ◽  
Kimberly Dever ◽  
Michelle Marchini ◽  
...  

Background.An Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is an effective means for clinical evaluation related to clinical competence. Historically, clinical assessment is based on direct observation which can be rooted in subjectivity. Evidence is minimal regarding psychometric properties of an OSCE in undergraduate mental health nursing education, although established as a valid measure of clinical competence. Method.A pilot study was conducted with a convenience sample of 13 sixth semester nursing students to evaluate the validity and reliability of an OSCE framework designed to assess undergraduate mental health nursing students’ clinical competence. The research questions asked: What are the psychometric properties of a mental health OSCE developed for undergraduate nursing education? How do students perceive the OSCE? Results.Preliminary validity and reliability measures were established, including content and criterion validities and inter-rater reliability. Students perceived the OSCE as both a beneficial and challenging learning experience. Conclusion.The OSCE was initially established as a valid, reliable tool for the assessment of clinical competence in undergraduate mental health nursing education. This evaluation method may be used to objectively assess mental health nursing knowledge, skills, and attitudes in conjunction with existing clinical assessment methods to provide a valid, reliable measure of clinical competence. More testing is needed.


In order to provide sound, person-centred care, mental health nursing students need a thorough understanding of theory alongside the ability to translate this knowledge into practice. It can be difficult to apply ideas from the classroom and books when learning how to work with mental health service users for the first time. That is why the theoretical aspects of this book are presented alongside realistic accounts of nursing practice. Fundamentals of Mental Health Nursing is a case-based and service user centred textbook for mental health nursing students. Designed to support students throughout their pre-registration studies, the text covers the essential knowledge required to provide high quality nursing care. Contributions from real service users and cases of fictional clients are explored in detail to provide excellent transferable skills for practice. Dedicated chapters explore fundamental nursing skills and mental health law before providing a case-based exploration of the areas and subjects that will be encountered by students in university and placement. Practice-based chapters introduce students to the needs of a diverse range of fictional clients and explain how the skills of communication, assessment, care planning and monitoring can be applied. Each chapter provides a sample care plan explaining why and how clinical decisions are made, so that students can develop their own skills and practice. The text opens with clear advice to help students succeed in their studies and concludes with a wealth of practical and thoughtful advice on becoming a professional and getting that first job. Online Resource Centre * Twenty one video clips of fictional service users demonstrate the application of theory and prepare students for real nursing practice * Quizzes, scenarios and a range of activities help students to apply their learning * Interactive glossary explains terminology and jargon * Sample CV's and self awareness exercises aid professional development


2021 ◽  
Vol 100 ◽  
pp. 104866
Author(s):  
Silvia García-Mayor ◽  
Casta Quemada-González ◽  
Álvaro León-Campos ◽  
Shakira Kaknani-Uttumchandani ◽  
Laura Gutiérrez-Rodríguez ◽  
...  

2011 ◽  
Vol 5 (10) ◽  
pp. 2572
Author(s):  
Raionara Cristina de Araújo Santos ◽  
Rafaella Leite Fernandes ◽  
Tarciana Sampaio Costa ◽  
Francisco Arnoldo Nunes de Miranda

ABSTRACTObjective: to report early experiencesin teaching resulting from practical classes in the discipline Adult Health I, under the perspective of Mental Health. Method: this is an experience report of three students from the Graduate Program in Nursing of Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN) on the participation in the practical classes in mental health, held on June 2009, in the 2nd male infirmary of Hospital Psiquiatrico Dr. João Machado (HJM), Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, with undergraduate students at the 5th semester of the Nursing course. Results: the practical course activities of each subgroup were carried out during four days, where the individuals identified some aspects of the psychiatry history and the psychiatric reform and became responsible for the nursing care of a patient. Conclusion: the wealth of experiences gained from the practice in mental health at this hospital is highlighted, both on the part of the undergraduate students and the graduate students. Descriptors: nursing; mental health; nursing students; teaching.RESUMO Objetivo: relatar experiências iniciais na docência decorrentes das aulas práticas na disciplina de Saúde do Adulto I, na perspectiva da Saúde Mental. Método: trata-se de um relato da experiência de três alunas do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN) acerca da participação nas aulas práticas em saúde mental, realizadas em junho de 2009, na 2ª enfermaria da ala masculina do Hospital Psiquiátrico Dr. João Machado (HJM), Natal/RN, com os acadêmicos do 5º período do curso de Enfermagem. Resultados: as práticas disciplinares de cada subgrupo ocorreram durante quatro dias, onde os indivíduos identificaram alguns aspectos da história da psiquiatria e da reforma psiquiátrica e tornaram-se responsáveis pelos cuidados de enfermagem de um paciente. Conclusão: salienta-se a riqueza de experiências advindas das práticas em saúde mental neste hospital, tanto por parte dos alunos de graduação como para as mestrandas. Descritores: enfermagem; saúde mental; estudantes de enfermagem; ensino.RESUMENObjetivo: relatar experiencias iniciales en la docencia derivadas de las clases prácticas en la disciplina de Salud del Adulto I, en la perspectiva de la Salud Mental. Método: esto es un relato de experiencia de tres alumnas del Programa de Posgrado en Enfermería de la Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN) acerca de las clases prácticas en salud mental, realizadas en junio de 2009, en la 2ª enfermería masculina del Hospital Psiquiátrico Dr. João Machado (HJM), Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brasil, con académicos del 5º periodo del curso de Enfermería. Resultados: las prácticas en la clase de cada subgrupo ocurrieron durante cuatro días, donde los individuos identificaron algunos aspectos de la historia de la psiquiatría y de la reforma psiquiátrica y se tornaron responsables por la atención de enfermería de un paciente. Conclusión: se destaca la riqueza de experiencias advenidas de las prácticas en salud mental en este hospital, tanto por parte de los estudiantes de graduación como de las estudiantes de postgrado. Descriptores: enfermería; salud mental; estudiantes de enfermería; enseñanza.


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