Investigating Relationships Between Preparedness for Practice, Grade Point Average, and Demographic Correlates Among
Tsu-Yin Wu1, Vedhika Raghunathan, Diane Porretta Fox
1About the Authors Tsu-Yin Wu, PhD, RN, FAAN, is a professor and director, Eastern Michigan University Center for Health Disparities Innovation and Studies, Ypsilanti, Michigan. Vedhika Raghunathan, BS, is a research associate, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Diane Porretta Fox, EdD, RN, is a professor, Eastern Michigan University School of Nursing. This work was funded by an Eastern Michigan University Faculty Research Fellowship. For more information, contact Dr. Wu at twu@emich.edu .
Abstract:
Understanding the factors contributing to the clinical preparedness of nursing students provides essential information for their successful transition into the workforce. The aims of this study were to examine preparedness for practice with demographic factors, grade point average, and taking care of multiple patient caseloads. This study used a correlational design with 185 prelicensure nursing students in the midwestern United States. The results showed that self-reported clinical preparedness was associated with program type and externship experience. The findings contribute to nursing education by bringing new information that contributes to the understanding of students' preparedness for practice.
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