Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Administration  2011;17(1):74-87

doi:10.11111/jkana.2011.17.1.74

Study of Abilities Required to Develop for Student in Nursing Education.

Jeong Hye PARK 1

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Keywords

Nursing; Education; Graduate; Student nurse

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

Korean

Abstract

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to identify key abilities needed to develop for student nurses. METHODS: A methodological research design was used in this study. The abilities for student nurses were developed through literature review and educational objectives analysis of 60 nursing colleges in Korea. RESULTS: Finally, the abilities required to develop for student nurses in higher education were 8 cluster of abilities and 19 abilities such as problem solving ability, relationship ability, professional ability, ability in information processing, globalization, voluntary service. CONCLUSION: To perceive and achieve abilities for student nurses in higher education has to be needed a systematic approach in setting objectives, to improve curriculum and to develop program and educational methods.