Students' perspectives on their skills acquisition and confidence
Ronnie Meechan1, Helen Jones, Tracey Valler-Jones
1University of Worcester, UK.
British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|May 4, 2011
Summary
Nursing students reported improved clinical skills and confidence during their foundation year. The curriculum and simulation-based training, combined with clinical assessments, effectively enhanced skill acquisition and competence.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Medical Simulation
- Healthcare Professional Development
Background:
- The foundation year is critical for developing essential nursing skills.
- Assessing student competence and confidence is vital for effective nursing programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate nursing students' perceptions of skills and knowledge gained in their foundation year.
- To determine if this improved competence and confidence levels.
Main Methods:
- A clinical acquisition skills survey (CASS) was administered to 140 nursing students.
- Student competence was assessed using objective, structured clinical examination (OSCE) results.
Main Results:
- Students perceived the curriculum as supportive of clinical skills acquisition.
- 95% of students demonstrated competence, passing their OSCE.
Conclusions:
- Students reported positive levels of perceived confidence and competence.
- Simulation suites and structured clinical assessments enhanced clinical skills acquisition.
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