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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Health Informatics
  • Educational Assessment

Background:

  • Computer proficiency is essential for contemporary nursing practice.
  • Existing research lacks standardized methods for evaluating incoming nursing students' computer skills.
  • Objective assessment is crucial for identifying skill gaps early in nursing education.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare nursing students' self-perceived computer competency with their objectively measured performance.
  • To investigate the correlation between self-assessment survey scores and computer-graded assessment results.
  • To inform educational strategies for computer skills development in nursing programs.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive, correlational study design was employed.
  • A convenience sample of 87 nursing students participated.
  • Data were collected via a self-rating survey and a computer-graded skills assessment.

Main Results:

  • A low but statistically significant positive correlation was observed between self-reported computer competency and performance scores.
  • Students' self-ratings of computer skills were consistently higher than their demonstrated performance.
  • The findings indicate a discrepancy between perceived and actual computer abilities among nursing students.

Conclusions:

  • Objective, computer-graded assessments are valuable for accurately evaluating nursing students' computer skills.
  • Educators should consider utilizing performance-based assessments to identify and address skill deficits.
  • The study underscores the importance of validating self-reported competencies with objective measures in nursing education.