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Nursing Students' Competency about Writing Nursing Care Plan: An Exploratory Study in Iran
Ali Jabraeelzadeh Kamblash1, Mohammad Javad Jafari1, Reza Nemati-Vakilabad1,2
1Students Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran.
Journal of Nursing Management
|April 14, 2025
Summary
Nursing students demonstrate competence in writing nursing care plans, with performance linked to academic success and study habits. Enhancing nursing education and practice is crucial for improving care plan quality.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Quality Improvement
Background:
- The nursing care process is fundamental for effective healthcare delivery.
- Implementing nursing knowledge efficiently enhances patient care quality.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the competency of nursing students in writing nursing care plans.
- Assess skills among students in Ardabil, Iran.
Main Methods:
- A survey of 248 nursing students from second to eighth semesters.
- Data collected via demographic and nursing care plan writing skills questionnaires.
- Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, t-test, ANOVA, and multiple linear regression.
Main Results:
- Students achieved a mean score of 3.35 (0.57) out of 5 for nursing care plan writing.
- The lowest scores were observed in the 'appropriateness of intervention' dimension.
- Grade point average (GPA), age, academic term, and daily study hours significantly predicted care plan writing scores, explaining 61% of the variance.
Conclusions:
- Nursing students possess skills in developing nursing care plans aligned with the nursing process.
- Higher GPAs and increased study hours correlate with improved care plan quality.
- Nursing education should prioritize skill development, dedicated study time, and faculty collaboration to enhance care plan effectiveness.
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