Development and psychometric testing of the Ascent to Competence Scale

Factors Affecting the Belongingness Sense of Undergraduate Nursing Students towards Clinical Setting: A Qualitative Study

“…2 Findings of McCoy et al, showed that for a sense of belongingness, it is essential to treat student like a member of the nursing team. 10 …”

“… 3 According to McCoy et al, when the students’ needs for safety at work environment are met, they will be able to reach other levels of their needs. 10 …”

“…That is to say, there would hardly be any place or opportunity to pay attention to such higher needs. 10 Lack of sense of belongingness can lead to problems such as low self-esteem and satisfaction, anxiety 5 , 11 - 13 , depression 5 , 11 - 14 high levels of stress 5 , 13 , 14 and increased tension in clinical practice. 11 …”

Becoming a professional: What is the influence of registered nurses on nursing students' learning in the clinical environment?

“…Elements of my earlier diagram three (page 45) such as 'safety to practice' and 'safety to learn' combined with the learning experiences within the clinical environment were reflected in a recent paper examining the use of the ascent to _____________________________________________________________________ ___ 157 competence conceptual framework (McCoy et al, 2011). The researchers suggest that their developed psychometric test provides an approach to measuring nursing students' perceptions of the quality of their clinical placements (McCoy et al, 2011).…”

“…The researchers suggest that their developed psychometric test provides an approach to measuring nursing students' perceptions of the quality of their clinical placements (McCoy et al, 2011). The development of such an assurance / measurement tool provides opportunities to raise the importance of belongingness and valuing of individual students within a safe learning environment for students as a key prerequisite to achieving clinical safety and competence.…”