J Korean Acad Fundam Nurs.
2013 Nov;20(4):438-448.
Factors Influencing Clinical Competence in Nursing Students
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- 1Department of Nursing, Kyungil University, Korea.
- 2Department of Nursing, Silla University, Korea. hanjy@silla.ac.kr
Abstract
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The purpose of this study was to investigate factors influencing clinical competence in nursing students. METHOD: The participants were 125 nursing students and data were collected from October 8 to December 18, 2010 using questionnaires with. Collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson's correlation coefficient and stepwise multiple regression.
RESULTS
There were significant correlations for creativity, problem-solving ability, self-directed learning ability, and clinical competence. The factor influencing clinical competence the most was creativity, followed by problem-solving ability, self-directed learning ability, and grade point average score. The regression model explained 37% of variance in clinical competence.
CONCLUSION
The results indicate that for improvement in the clinical competence of nursing students, it is necessary to develop strategies and education programs to enhance creativity, problem-solving ability, and self-directed learning ability.
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