J Korean Acad Nurs.  2018 Oct;48(5):588-600. 10.4040/jkan.2018.48.5.588.

A Structural Model on the Nursing Competencies of Nursing Simulation Learners

• Park SJ
• Ji ES

• KMID: 2424365
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2018.48.5.588

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to test a model of nursing competencies of nursing simulation learners. The conceptual model was based on the theory of Jeffries's simulaton theory.
METHODS
Data collection was conducted in October 2017 for 310 students from two nursing universities in Kyungbuk area for 20 days. Data analysis methods were covariance structure analysis using SPSS 21.0 and AMOS 22.0 statistical programs.
RESULTS
The hypothetical model was a good fit for the data. The model fit indices were comparative fit index=.97, normed fit index=.94, Tucker-Lewis Index=.97, root mean square error of approximation=.44, and standardized root mean square residual=.04. Teacher factors were directly related to simulation design characteristics, and it was confirmed that the curriculum, classroom operation and teaching method of the instructors were important factors. Learner factors were found to have a direct effect on nursing competence, self-confidence, and clinical performance that belong to nursing capacity. In particular, the results of this study indicate that the simulation design characteristics have a partial mediating effect on learner factors and clinical performance, and a complete mediating effect on learner factors and clinical judgment ability.
CONCLUSION
In order to improve the learner's clinical performance and clinical judgment ability, it is necessary to conduct practical training through nursing simulation besides preparing the learner and the educator.

Keyword

Simulation Training; Students; Nursing; Clinical Competence; Judgment

MeSH Terms

Clinical Competence
Curriculum
Data Collection
Humans
Judgment
Mental Competency
Models, Structural*
Negotiating
Nursing*
Simulation Training
Statistics as Topic
Teaching

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  Figure 1 Conceptual framework.

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  Figure 2 Path diagram for the hypothetical model.

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