High Competency Levels in Filipino Nursing Students. A Study in a Tertiary Government Medical Center

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1

THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE 1

INTRODUCTION 1

Rationale 1

Theoretical Background 6

THE PROBLEM

Statement of the Problem 10

Significance of the Study 12

Scope and Limitation 15

Definition of Terms 16

Ethical Consideration 17

CHAPTER II

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 19

CHAPTER III

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND PROCEDURES 26

Research Design 26

Research Environment 26

Research Respondents 28

Research Instrument 29

Research Procedure 30

CHAPTER IV

PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA 34

CHAPTER V

SUMMARY OF THE FINDINGS, CONCLUSION, AND RECOMMENDATION 56

BIBLIOGRAPHY 66

APPENDICES

A. RESEARCH INSTRUMENT

Objectives and Research Themes

This study aims to assess the competency levels of third- and fourth-year nursing students as perceived by both students and staff nurses at a tertiary government medical center. The research focuses on identifying potential gaps in clinical performance to improve future nursing education and practice standards.

• Assessment of nursing competency across eleven core professional standards.
• Evaluation of perceptions regarding clinical preparedness from nursing students and staff nurses.
• Examination of the relationship between respondent profiles and perceived competency levels.
• Development of a proposed action plan to enhance nursing student skills in clinical environments.

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Summary of Chapters

CHAPTER I: THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE: Introduces the necessity of clinical experience in nursing education, establishes the importance of defining nursing competency, and outlines the specific research questions and study significance.

CHAPTER II: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE: Provides a comprehensive overview of existing scholarly works regarding clinical competency, the impact of medical training, and standard evaluation models used in the nursing profession.

CHAPTER III: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND PROCEDURES: Details the descriptive cross-sectional research design, the selection criteria for respondents (students and nurses), and the statistical tools used, such as weighted mean and t-test.

CHAPTER IV: PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA: Displays the analyzed data concerning respondent profiles and the evaluation scores for the eleven nursing core competencies.

CHAPTER V: SUMMARY OF THE FINDINGS, CONCLUSION, AND RECOMMENDATION: Summarizes the research outcomes demonstrating high nursing student competency, concludes that the curriculum is responsive to professional demands, and offers recommendations for future study.

Keywords

nursing competency, clinical practice, nursing education, student assessment, healthcare quality, patient safety, professional development, nursing students, clinical rotation, performance evaluation, nursing standards, healthcare environment, statistical analysis, professional responsibility, evidence-based practice

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary goal of this research study?

The study primarily aims to evaluate the perceived level of clinical competency among third- and fourth-year nursing students at a tertiary government medical center.

Which specific areas of nursing competency are evaluated?

The research evaluates eleven categories, including safe and quality nursing care, communication, collaboration, health education, legal and ethico-moral responsibilities, management of resources, and research.

What methodology was employed by the researchers?

The study utilized a descriptive cross-sectional research design, employing survey questionnaires based on the PRC-BON National Nursing Core Competency Standards (NNCCS).

Who participated in the survey?

Participants included 32 nursing students who had clinical exposure and 28 staff nurses assigned to the delivery room and medical ward at the Cebu South Medical Center.

What main theoretical frameworks underpin this study?

The study is anchored on Miller’s Pyramid of Clinical Competence and Dr. Patricia Benner’s Levels of Expertise Theory.

Were significant differences found in the perceptions of students and staff?

No, the study concluded that there is no significant mean difference in the level of competencies as perceived by the two groups of respondents.

How does the pandemic affect the findings of this research?

The researchers note that the transition from online learning to face-to-face hospital settings during the pandemic has created unique challenges and anxieties for nursing students regarding their performance.

What is the recommended action plan based on the study findings?

The proposed action plan focuses on enhancing specific competencies in areas that were ranked lower in the study, such as health education material development and effective communication identification.