J Korean Acad Soc Nurs Educ.  2017 May;23(2):214-223. 10.5977/jkasne.2017.23.2.214.

Factors Influencing Competence in the Intensive and Critical Care Nursing of Senior Nursing Students

• Kim DR
• Lim HN
• Yang SY
• Kim JI

• KMID: 2382101
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5977/jkasne.2017.23.2.214

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study was conducted to investigate the factors influencing the competence in intensive and critical care nursing of senior nursing students.
METHODS
A descriptive survey was used to examine the factors that influence competence in intensive and critical care nursing. The data were collected using self-administered questionnaires; 237 senior nursing students were asked about general characteristics, critical thinking, communication competence, self-esteem, self-resilience, and self-leadership.
RESULTS
Multiple regression analysis indicated that self-leadership, self-esteem, and confidence in intensive care unit practice predicted the competence in intensive and critical care nursing (37.8% of explanatory power). Critical thinking, communication competence, and self-resilience were not shown to be significant predictors of, but were positively correlated with, the competence in intensive and critical care nursing.
CONCLUSION
Based on the results, it is suggested that self-leadership, self-esteem, and confidence in intensive care unit practice should be considered in nursing education in order to improve nursing students' level of competence in intensive and critical care nursing.

Keyword

Critical care nursing; Clinical competence; Nursing students

MeSH Terms

Clinical Competence
Critical Care Nursing*
Critical Care*
Education, Nursing
Humans
Intensive Care Units
Mental Competency*
Nursing*
Students, Nursing*
Thinking