Determinants of Satisfaction with Training Process among Final Year Nursing Students at Kenya Medical Training College

Authors: Kabanya CN*, Karani AK and Mirie W

DOI: 10.23880/nhij-16000121

Volume 1, Issue 4

Abstract

Purpose: To identify the factors that influenced the final year nursing students’ satisfaction with the training process in Kenya Medical Training College. Method: This was a descriptive correlation study where both quantitative and qualitative data was collected from 300 students using a self-administered questionnaire comprising of closed and open ended questions. Results: The quality of training was good. 93.6% of the students were satisfied while 0.7% was dissatisfied with the teaching and learning process. Results of regression analysis indicated that curriculum and instruction, teaching faculty, teaching learning resources, skills lab training and clinical supervision had a significant influence on teaching and learning process. Conclusion: During the training students acquired relevant skills needed to perform nursing duties such as critical thinking and problem solving skills, effective communication skills and self-confidence, ethical behavior and professional etiquette, emotional maturity and ability to work with other team members.

Keywords:

Student Satisfaction; Teaching and Learning; Curriculum Instruction; Clinical Supervision

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