Effects of Using Learning-Based Approach for Preparation of Clinical Practice on Perceived Self Efficacy in Nursing Practice and Satisfaction among Nursing Students in Adult Nursing Practicum 1

Abstract

          This quasi-experimental, one-group pretest-posttest, research study aimed to examine the effects of using learning-based approach for preparation of clinical practice among nursing students in adult nursing practicum 1. The specific objectives were to compare the level of perceived self-efficacy of nursing students in performing nursing care before and after the experiment, and to study the level of their satisfaction after this preparation. The sample consisted of 64 second year nursing students in the academic year of 2019 at Boromarajonani College of Nursing Nakhon Si Thammarat who had been taking clinical practice in adult nursing practicum 1. They were selected by using a simple random sampling technique. The research tool was a learning-based activity model, instruments used for collecting data included perceived self-efficacy and satisfaction questionnaire with content validity and reliabilities by Cronbach’s alpha coefficients of .74, and .82. Data were analyzed by using frequency distribution, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and paired t-test.            The major findings were as follows: 1. The mean score of perceived self-efficacy of the nursing students after the experiment were significantly higher than that of before the experiment (p<.05) 2. Nursing students’ satisfaction with learning-based approach for nursing practice preparation in adult nursing practicum 1 was at the high level (x̄=4.42, S.D.=0.18).

          The findings suggest that the teachers who teach in this subject should provide nursing students with learning experiences using learning-based approach for preparation of clinical practice so that they can be more confidence to provide good nursing care to patients in a hospital.