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The nursing process: what do students know?

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The ABNF Journal : Official Journal of the Association of Black Nursing Faculty in Higher Education, Inc
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Nursing students demonstrated inconsistent understanding of the nursing process, performing worse on multiple-choice exams than short-answer assessments, impacting NCLEX-RN preparation.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Healthcare Professions Education
  • Student Assessment

Background:

  • Effective understanding of the nursing process is crucial for NCLEX-RN success.
  • Assessing student comprehension of the nursing process is vital for curriculum development.
  • Previous studies indicate varied levels of student knowledge in core nursing concepts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate nursing students' knowledge and application of the nursing process.
  • To compare student performance on short-answer versus multiple-choice assessments.
  • To identify areas of the nursing process requiring further instructional focus for NCLEX-RN readiness.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive correlational research design was employed.
  • Two studies involved associate and bachelor's degree nursing students (n=51 and n=95).

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  • Data were collected using a survey with short-answer questions and a multiple-choice examination.

    • Main Results:

    • Students exhibited inconsistencies in defining and providing examples of nursing process steps.
    • Performance was lower on multiple-choice examinations compared to short-answer surveys.
    • Pilot study participants showed better performance in certain areas than those in the follow-up study.

    Conclusions:

    • Nursing students' grasp of the nursing process is not consistently adequate for NCLEX-RN preparation.
    • Assessment method influences observed student performance, with short-answer formats potentially revealing deeper understanding.
    • Curriculum and assessment strategies may need refinement to enhance nursing students' comprehension of the nursing process.