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Competence, confidence and knowledge retention in undergraduate nursing students - A mixed method study
Mark Zieber1, Monique Sedgewick1
1Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 3M4, Canada.
Nurse Education Today
|December 25, 2017
Summary
An advanced cardiac skills course improved nursing students' competence and confidence. This knowledge retention study showed significant benefits even without immediate clinical application.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Medical Simulation
- Healthcare Professional Development
Background:
- Ensuring nursing graduates' readiness for professional practice is a key objective.
- Assessing the impact of specialized training on student preparedness is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between competence, confidence, and knowledge retention in undergraduate nursing students.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of an advanced cardiac skills intervention on these parameters.
Main Methods:
- A quantitative study utilizing a pretest, immediate posttest, and three-month delayed posttest design.
- An intensive one-day advanced cardiac skills knowledge and simulation activity served as the intervention.
- Competence, confidence, and knowledge retention were measured across the three testing points.
Main Results:
- The intervention significantly enhanced perceived competence and confidence immediately post-intervention and at three months.
- Knowledge retention was statistically significant at the three-month follow-up.
- Positive motivational effects were observed despite participants being unable to apply skills clinically due to policy.
Conclusions:
- Advanced knowledge and skills training provides significant benefits for undergraduate nursing students.
- Simulation-based education can effectively improve nursing students' confidence and competence.
- The motivational impact of enhanced skills training is a valuable component of nursing education.
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