Nursing Student’s Competence in Clinical Education

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (14) ◽  
pp. 45-50
Author(s):  
SENNUR KULA ŞAHİN ◽  
Nihal SUNAL ◽  
İnsaf ALTUN
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Clinical Education ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Student Nurses ◽  
Academic Competence ◽  
Clinical Instructors ◽  
Education Assessment ◽  
Safety Awareness ◽  
The Mean

Background & Aim: Assessing nursing students' competence in clinical education provides information about students' learning outcomes. Having a good the academic competence in clinical learning has always been desirable for student nurses. However, there are very few scales and studies examining the academic competence of student nurses. The aim of this study is to assess learning outcomes in Turkish student nurses using the clinical education assessment tool (AssCE). Methods: A descriptive data form, and the AssCE tool were used to collect data. Intern nursing students' clinical education was evaluated by the clinical nurse instructors using the AssCE tool. Results: The mean age of the student nurses was 22.3±0.5 years (range: 22-24 years), 90.1 % (n=81) of the students were woman, all of these were fourth-year nursing students. The mean score of AssCE was 3.99±0.71; ranging from 3.43 to 4.19.According to the instructors of the nursing students, they are highly reflectng their competencewith their own self knowledge 49.4%, ethical awarenes 46.9%, safety awareness 46.97%, scientific awareness 45.7% and their own carries out nursing care measures 34.4%. Conclusion: According to clinical instructors in the study, student nurses performed at a "good" level. It is recommended that student nurses should be supported to improve their skills and knowledge in order to improve their nursing performance. Keywords: The Clinical Education Assessment tool (AssCE), student nurse, clinical competence, nursing.

scholarly journals Investigation of Nursing Student Satisfaction with the First Clinical Education Experience in Universities of Medical Sciences in Iran

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farzaneh Mohammad Nejad ◽  
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Marziyeh Asadizaker ◽  
Shahram Baraz ◽  
Amal Saki Malehi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Student Satisfaction ◽  
Clinical Education ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Nursing Student ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Satisfaction Score ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
Education Experience ◽  
The Mean

Satisfaction with the experience gained in clinical settings is of great significance to nursing students and novice first-year students in particular and contributes significantly to developing basic clinical skills and competence. Accordingly, the present study aimed to examine nursing student satisfaction with the first clinical education experience. A total of 390 second- and third-semester nursing students gaining clinical experience in general surgery, internal medicine, gynecological surgery, orthopedics, emergency, obstetrics and gynecology, ophthalmology, andrological surgery, post-CCU, and otorhinolaryngology departments participated in this analytical cross-sectional study from March to June 2017. The research instrument included the “Assessment of nursing student’s Satisfaction with First Clinical Practical Education Questionnaire: Modified Version”, consisting of three parts: demographic characteristics, 37 items, and a 10-degree visual analog scale to assess student satisfaction. Descriptive statistics were used to hypothesis test in SPSS 22. The highest rate of student satisfaction was related to the third domain labeled “Instructor’s behavior”, and the lowest rate of student satisfaction was related to the fifth and seventh domains labeled “Emotional atmosphere and learning in the clinical setting” and “Creating appropriate learning opportunities”, respectively. The results of statistical tests suggested a statistically significant relationship between the mean satisfaction score (based on the 10-degree scale) and gender (p=0.01). However, no statistically significant relationship was observed between the mean satisfaction score and other demographic characteristics such as age, grade point average (GPA), and university type. Student satisfaction rate varies in different domains of the questionnaire. Accordingly, it is recommended that schools of nursing and midwifery incorporate the findings of this study into their first clinical, educational experience planning and take into account the educational needs of students to bring greater satisfaction.

Development and psychometric testing of Indonesian clinical assessment tool (In-Cat) for student nurses

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1-2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Justina Purwarini
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Clinical Assessment ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Student Nurses ◽  
Psychometric Testing ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Competency Based

In clinical nursing, students apply knowledge gained from classroom experience to real life situations. This educational model is experiential in nature, where patient learning experiences are selected based on the successful learning process. Hence, the competencies anticipated at a certain level are achieved in accordance with the objectives of knowledge. Purpose: This study was, therefore, aimed at developing a valid clinical assessment tool to guide the education system, and evaluate nursing students’ performance during practice in Indonesia. Methods: This research employed an exploratory sequential mixed method research design. Result: The transcripts generated from Focus Group Discussions and in-depth interviews showed three major areas of competence to be achieved while undergoing clinical practice. These ought to be combined with learning outcomes on the Competency-Based Curriculum in Indonesia, and subsequently reprocessed, to establish the final results, comprising 37 items. The study shows IN-CAT as acceptable (Scale-CVI= 0.9), indicating the agreement is adequate (Cohen’s kappa= 0.795), and satisfactory (The Cronbach’s alpha= 0.949). Conclusion: The results initially specify the scale as a reliable and valid measurement tool, with the potential for use in the assessment and evaluation of clinical competence amongst nursing students. Based on the feedback from teachers and students, The assessment tool demonstrates clarified learning objectives, improved focus, and enhanced the evaluation objectivity.

scholarly journals Development and psychometric evaluation of a scale on nursing students’ perceptions of hospital caring environment (PHCE) in China

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Cheng ◽  
Yilan Liu ◽  
Wenru Wang
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Clinical Education ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Psychometric Evaluation ◽  
Teaching Hospitals ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Caring Environment

Abstract Background: Caring is a basic tenet of nursing and an essential trait a competent nurse. In China, nursing students spend 8-12 months on clinical rotation in hospitals after the completion of theoretical component of the program in their fourth year. The hospital then becomes the focus of nursing clinical education. However, there is no culturally-specific tool to assess nursing students’ perceptions of hospital caring environment (PHCE). The aim of this study was to develop a valid assessment tool to measure nursing students’ perceptions of hospital caring environment. Methods: A two-phase study was conducted to develop a PHCE scale and to test its psychometric properties. In phase one, the items of the PHCE scale were developed from a qualitative study, a literature review and expert validation. The second phase tested the factor structure, construct validity and reliability through a convenience sample of 383 final year nursing students recruited from two teaching hospitals in China (response rate 95.75%). Results: The final PHCE scale consists of 41 items, was internally consistent (Cronbach’s α = 0.98) and had satisfactory test-retest reliability (intra-class correlation coefficient = 0.87). The exploratory factor analysis revealed that the scale contained four subscales, accounting for 63.69% variance. Conclusions: The 41-item NSPHCE is a reliable tool to assess the Chinese nursing students’ perceptions of the hospital caring environment in China.

Crossing the “Ascent to Competence” Borders Into Privileged Belongingness Space: Practical Nursing Students’ Experiences in Clinical Practice

2018 ◽  
Vol 51 (2) ◽  
pp. 94-104
Author(s):  
Viola Manokore ◽  
Genelie Ivana Rosalia ◽  
Fauziya Ali ◽  
Sarah Letersky ◽  
Ivy Owusu Piadu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Clinical Education ◽  
Sense Of Belonging ◽  
Practical Nursing ◽  
Clinical Instructors ◽  
Competence Framework ◽  
Gain Access ◽  
Practical Nursing Students

Background There is substantial evidence that students’ sense of belonging in clinical practice influence their motivation, learning, and acquisition of skills. Despite the importance of belongingness in clinical education, not many studies have been done in the Canadian context in general and practical nurse education in particular. Purpose The main objective of this study was to explore practical nursing students’ experiences in clinical education with regard to their sense of belongingness. In addition, we also examined clinical instructors’ experiences in fostering a sense of belongingness to students in clinical settings. Methods Ascent to competence conceptual framework was used as an analytic lens in this study. Students enrolled in a two-year diploma in practical nursing and their instructors participated in the study. A total of 12 students and 4 clinical instructors participated in the in-depth semistructured one-on-one interviews. Inductive and deductive thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. Deductive analysis used predetermined themes as per ascent to competence framework. Inductive thematic analysis allowed us to provide additional themes on concepts that could not be effectively explained by the predetermined themes. Results Students described the uniqueness of their instructors and clinical sites as important attributes that enable them to cross various “borders” as they gain access to a “belongingness space” of acceptance, respect, and competency. Productive learning experiences were achieved by students who felt supported and “granted permission” to enter the belongingness space. The instructors highlighted their perceived roles in providing scaffolding supports they thought would help students feel a sense of belonging. Conclusions Students cross several borders as they persevere to gain access to the revered belongingness space. Clinical instructors play a major role in assisting students to enter the belongingness space where meaningful learning occurs.

Jordanian Student Nurses’ Attitudes towards the Care of Dying Patients

2020 ◽  
pp. 003022282097107
Author(s):  
Mohammad Al Qadire
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Student Nurses ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Dying Patients ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Second Year ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
Care Of The Dying

The purpose of the current inquiry is to measure Jordanian student nurses’ attitudes towards the care of dying patients using a cross-sectional survey. The sample of this study comprises 300 nursing students. Data was collected using the Frommelt’s Attitude Toward Care of the Dying Form B (FATCOD–B). Most of the students were female (72%) in their second year (40.3%). The mean total score of all FATCD-B items was 95.8 out of 150 (SD 8.7). Student nurses had low mean scores for their attitude towards care of the dying. Two approaches could be taken to improve this situation. First, research is needed to fully understand and explain students’ attitudes towards the care of dying patients. It might be more appropriate to utilize mixed research methods. The second is to integrate end-of-life care courses within the curricula of nursing programmes, currently the mainstay in improving students’ knowledge and attitudes toward care of the dying.

The Effect of Concept Mapping on Critical Thinking of Jordanian Nursing Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. e19-e24
Author(s):  
Huthaifah Khrais ◽  
Ali M. Saleh
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Concept Mapping ◽  
Concept Maps ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Teaching Strategy ◽  
Traditional Lecture ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Mean

AimThe aim of this study was to explore the effectiveness of concept maps in improving the critical thinking of nursing students.MethodThis quasi-experimental study was conducted using a pretest–posttest design among two groups of a total of 115 nursing students. Participants were either exposed to concept mapping sessions or taught with traditional lecturing; the assessment tool was a test of critical thinking completed before and after the intervention.ResultsThe mean scores for critical thinking were higher in the group that engaged in mapping sessions compared to the traditional lecture group.ConclusionThis study supports the usefulness of concept maps as a teaching strategy to promote development of nursing students' critical thinking abilities. These findings could provide valuable evidence for establishing concept mapping as a promising teaching strategy for nursing students.

scholarly journals Development and psychometric evaluation of a scale on nursing students’ perceptions of hospital caring environment (PHCE) in China

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
li cheng ◽  
Yilan Liu ◽  
Wenru Wang
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Clinical Education ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Psychometric Evaluation ◽  
Teaching Hospitals ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Caring Environment

Abstract Background : Caring is a basic tenet of nursing and an essential trait a competent nurse. In China, nursing students spend 8-12 months on clinical rotation in hospitals after the completion of theoretical component of the program in their fourth year. The hospital then becomes the focus of nursing clinical education. However, there is no culturally-specific tool to assess nursing students’ perceptions of hospital caring environment (PHCE). The aim of this study was to develop a valid assessment tool to measure nursing students’ perceptions of hospital caring environment. Methods: A two-phase study was conducted to develop a PHCE scale and to test its psychometric properties. In phase one, the items of the PHCE scale were developed from a qualitative study, a literature review and expert validation. The second phase tested the factor structure, construct validity and reliability through a convenience sample of 383 final year nursing students recruited from two teaching hospitals in China (response rate 95.75%). Results: The final PHCE scale consists of 41 items, was internally consistent (Cronbach’s α = 0.98) and had satisfactory test-retest reliability (intra-class correlation coefficient = 0.87). The exploratory factor analysis revealed that the scale contained four subscales, accounting for 63.69% variance. Conclusions: The 41-item NSPHCE is a reliable tool to assess the Chinese nursing students’ perceptions of the hospital caring environment in China.

The challenges of clinical education in nursing: A qualitative analysis of nursing students and clinical instructors' perspectives

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 260
Author(s):  
Mina Gaeeni ◽  
Hoda Ahmari Tehran ◽  
Mahboubeh Rezaei ◽  
Ashraf Khoramirad ◽  
Ahmad Parizad
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
Clinical Education ◽  
Clinical Instructors
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