Quality in Course Application Process, Learning Outcomes and Satisfaction in Professional Competence of graduate nursing students: Bachelor of Nursing Science Program, Siam University.

Abstract

The purpose of this descriptive research was to assess  the quality in course application process, learning outcomes and satisfaction with professional competence for the Bachelor of Nursing Science Program, Siam University, academic year 2018. The population consisted of 353 students in year 1-3, 97 graduates, and 40 graduate users. The data were collected by questionnaire. The statistics used in the data analysis were percentage, mean and standard deviation. The results of the study found that the quality  in course application process was at a high level in all 4 aspects, namely 1) Consistency of philosophy, objectives and course structure 2) Teacher's readiness 3) Readiness for educational support and 4) Learning achievement. Learning achievement assessment, it was found that the learning achievement in practice was higher than that of theory. Graduate learning outcomes were at high level and was highest in morality and ethics. Satisfaction with the  professional competence of graduates and graduate users were at high level and was highest in the ability to work in accordance with the professional code of ethics. The results of the study reflect that the quality in course application process, is essential for producing quality nurses for society.