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Self-evaluation and its relationship to clinical evaluation
S D Abbott1, R Carswell, M McGuire
1Foothills Hospital School of Nursing, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
The Journal of Nursing Education
|May 1, 1988
Summary
Nursing students and instructors view self-evaluation positively, primarily for learning direction. However, students experience anxiety and self-doubt, not seeing it as key for professional growth.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Professional Development
Background:
- Self-evaluation (SE) is a component of nursing education.
- Understanding perceptions of SE is crucial for effective clinical evaluation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore nursing instructor and student perceptions of self-evaluation.
- To examine the relationship between self-evaluation and clinical evaluation.
Main Methods:
- Exploratory study in a three-year nursing diploma program.
- Delphi survey with 9 instructors.
- Questionnaire distributed to 145 students.
Main Results:
- Both groups perceive SE positively, mainly for learning direction.
- Students do not view SE as promoting professional growth, contrary to instructors.
- SE causes student anxiety and performance underrating, despite valuing participation in clinical evaluation.
Conclusions:
- Self-evaluation is a developmental skill needing structured guidance and practice.
- Recommendations are provided for implementing SE effectively in nursing programs.