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Standardized competency assessments in nursing education improve student self-efficacy and engagement. Early evaluation in clinical and simulation settings is crucial for developing professional readiness and ensuring safe practice.

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  • Simulation-Based Learning

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  • Lack of standardized, evidence-based methods for measuring clinical and simulation competency.
  • Risk of missed learning opportunities and delayed student support without standardized evaluations.

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  • Evaluate first-semester nursing students' competency using standardized rubrics and self-evaluation.
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  • Advance evidence-informed approaches to early competency development.

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  • Prospective study of 113 first-semester nursing students.
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  • Utilized validated instruments and student reflections.

Main Results:

  • Measurable increases in student self-efficacy.
  • Enhanced student engagement observed.
  • Improved student perceptions of simulation performance.

Conclusions:

  • Early, standardized competency measurement is essential in nursing education.
  • Ensures students develop necessary competencies for safe and effective practice.
  • Supports professional readiness in clinical and simulation settings.