Nursing students’ satisfaction and clinical competence by type of pediatric nursing practicum during the COVID-19 pandemic
10.5977/jkasne.2024.30.1.29
- Author:
Hyeon Ok JU
1
;
Jung Hwa LEE
Author Information
1. Professor, College of Nursing, Dong-A University
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:Journal of Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education
2024;30(1):29-38
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:KO
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Abstract:
Purpose:This study aimed to investigate student nurses’ satisfaction by type of clinical practicum and to determine predictors of clinical competence in pediatric nursing.
Methods:A total of 189 Junior and Senior student nurses across seven colleges in the Busan Metropolitan City were enrolled in the study. The participants completed a structured questionnaire containing items about their learning satisfaction with different types of pediatric nursing practicums and their clinical competence. Data were analyzed using the mean, standard deviation, independent t-test, ANOVA, and multiple regression analysis.
Results:Regarding satisfaction with each type of clinical practicum, the mean satisfaction score (out of 10) was 8.18±2.26 for on-site clinical rotations and 7.35±2.20 for alternative practicums. Among the different types of alternative practicum approaches, those with a satisfaction score of 7 or higher included fundamental nursing skills, watching videos, simulation etc., while those with a satisfaction score of less than 6 were virtual simulation and problem-based learning. The predictors of clinical competence in pediatric nursing were learning satisfaction with practice, school year, and alternative practicum, accounting for 35.0% of the variance in clinical competency.
Conclusion:It would be helpful to combine on-site clinical rotations with alternative practicum approaches and to develop various alternative practice programs using simulation practice, virtual reality, immersive interactive systems, and standardized patients to enhance students’ clinical competency.
