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Jun-Yu Fan1, Yu Hsin Wang1, Li Fen Chao1
1Department of Nursing & Graduate Institute of Nursing, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, 261, Wen-Hua 1st Road, Kwei-Shan, Tao-Yuan 333-03, Taiwan.
Competency-based education significantly improved academic performance and core competencies in undergraduate nursing students. This approach better aligns education with the demands of the evolving healthcare work environment.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
Background:
- Competency-based education (CBE) enhances the alignment between academic preparation and professional employment requirements.
- CBE is recognized for its potential to bridge the gap between educational outcomes and workforce needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of competency-based education on undergraduate nursing students' learning outcomes.
- To compare the effectiveness of CBE versus traditional instruction in a medical-surgical nursing course.
Main Methods:
- A quasi-experimental design was employed with 312 second-year nursing students in Taiwan.
- The experimental group (n=163) received CBE, while the control group (n=149) received traditional instruction.
- Outcomes assessed included Objective Structured Clinical Examination scores, Self-Evaluated Core Competencies, Metacognitive Inventory for Nursing Students, and academic performance.
Main Results:
- Students in the CBE group demonstrated significantly higher academic performance in medical-surgical nursing and practicum compared to the control group.
- Significant improvements in core competencies and metacognitive abilities were observed in the CBE group, even after adjusting for covariates.
Conclusions:
- Competency-based education is a valuable pedagogical approach for nursing programs.
- Implementing CBE can effectively prepare nursing students for the dynamic healthcare landscape and enhance their readiness for employment.
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