The Relationship Between Laboratory Learning and Nursing Students' Self-Confidence During Preceptorship

Caring: Indonesian Journal of Nursing Science

Simulation-Based Learning, Peer Collaboration and Clinical Confidence Levels of Nursing Students

There is a highly significant relationship between respondents’ level of simulation-based learning performance and their level of confidence as well as between peer collaboration and level of confidence across various constructs.

Evaluation of Professional Readiness Perceptions and Clinical Practice Skills Among Final-Year Nursing Students

Students demonstrated high professional readiness and basic clinical skill acquisition, while the least acquired skills were condom catheter application, Leopold's maneuver and terminal care.

Assessing the Quality of Nursing Education Among Students as a Basis for an Action Plan

Faculty shortages have become a significant concern in nursing education, potentially affecting the quality of instruction and students’ learning experiences. This study aimed to assess the quality of nursing education among students in a selected institution in Iloilo City in relation to faculty shortages and to determine whether demographic variables influence students’ perceptions. A descriptive-correlational research design was employed. A total of 60 nursing students from Level II to Level IV were selected through purposive sampling. Data were gathered using a validated researcher-made questionnaire consisting of demographic profile and perception indicators, and were analyzed using frequency, percentage, weighted mean, and Pearson correlation. Findings revealed that faculty shortages have a high impact on nursing education, particularly in clinical exposure, academic guidance, instructional quality, and learning environment. Students reported limited supervision, reduced mentoring, and decreased access to faculty support. Despite these challenges, results showed no significant relationship between demographic variables and students’ perceptions, indicating that the effects of faculty shortages are experienced consistently across different groups. The study concludes that faculty shortages significantly affect the overall quality of nursing education. These findings highlight the need for institutional interventions such as faculty recruitment, improved workload management, and enhanced academic support systems to ensure effective teaching and learning outcomes.

Association between Problem-Solving Skills and Knowledge of the Nursing Process and Standardized Nursing Languages among Undergraduate Nursing Students

Introduction. Problem-solving skills and the use of Standardized Nursing Languages (SNLs) are essential for clinical reasoning in nursing education, yet their relationship has been insufficiently explored. This study aimed to describe nursing students’ characteristics alongside their problem-solving skills, compare these across program years, and identify predictors of their knowledge of the nursing process and SNLs, with a specific focus on problem solving. Methods. A prospective observational study was conducted in 2024–2025 among undergraduate nursing students in a public university in Italy. Data were collected through an online survey including a knowledge test on SNLs, the Positions on Nursing Diagnosis scale, and the Problem-Solving Inventory (PSI). Descriptive statistics, ANOVA, correlation analyses, and multiple linear regression were performed. Results. A total of 352 students participated (87.5% female; mean age 22.79). Knowledge levels did not significantly differ across academic years. Higher knowledge was associated with better academic performance, stronger intention to use nursing diagnoses, and higher PSI-Self-Assurance, while larger class size and male sex were negatively associated with knowledge. Regression analysis identified PSI-Self-Assurance, intention to use nursing diagnoses, class size, and sex as significant predictors (R² = 0.11). Discussion. Knowledge of the nursing process and SNLs appears to be more strongly influenced by motivational and cognitive factors than by academic progression alone. Confidence in problem-solving and intentional engagement with nursing diagnoses emerge as key elements in supporting diagnostic reasoning.

A Correlational Analysis Between Level of Self-Confidence and Motivation During Hospital-Based Clinical Education of BSN Students of St. Mary’s College of Baliuag, Inc.

The findings suggest that students with greater confidence in their clinical abilities are more likely to exhibit higher motivation during clinical learning experiences, and strengthening both self-confidence and motivation through supportive educational interventions may enhance nursing students’ clinical competence and professional development.