Effectiveness of using nursing book application for preparing clinical practice among nursing students in a university
Keywords:
clinical practice, clinical learning, mobile learning, nurse education, mobile applicationAbstract
The use of mobile learning technology to enhance learning outcomes in adult nursing practice remains insufficiently studied. This study aimed to assess the feasibility of using the Nursing Book Application (NB app) among nursing students at a nursing education institution. A mixed-methods research approach was employed. Quantitative data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics, while qualitative data were gathered through focus group discussions and analyzed using thematic analysis. Findings from the questionnaire, completed by 22 nursing students, indicated that their overall perceptions of learning outcomes, usefulness, and satisfaction had a mean score of 3.81 (SD=0.82). Additionally, data from a focus group discussion with eight participants revealed that the NB app was easy to use, but its functionality was limited to Android devices.
In conclusion, the application effectively supported nursing students in preparing for adult nursing practice. Future research should focus on evaluating the app’s effectiveness using a randomized controlled trial to further explore its impact on learning outcomes.
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