Senior Nursing Students' Achievement of Nursing Program Outcomes and Work Readiness

Authors: Demirdag H* and Uysal N

DOI: 10.23880/jqhe-16000399

Volume 7, Issue 4

Abstract

Aim: The aim of this study is to examine the newly graduated nurses' readiness for work and their perceptions of reaching the program outcomes Background: Newly graduated nurses realize that they are not competent and self-confident in practice when they start work. Methods: Senior nursing department students of a foundation university participated in the study. A Socio- Demographic Information Form, The Work Readiness Scale and Students' Perceptions of Achievement of Program Outcomes questionnaires were used to collect data. Results: The students' work readiness mean score was 333.9±41.8 (min: 0, max: 460), and their mean score of achievement of the program outcomes was 61.03±9.1 (min: 14, max: 70). The students scored lowest on the program outcome is “has the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill the roles and functions of nursing. Conclusion: Students' perception of the achievement of the outcomes of the nursing program is good, and their work readiness is at a good level.

Keywords: Nursing Student; Readiness; Program Outcomes; Professional Development; Nursing Education

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