The Relationship between Self-Confidence in Learning and Clinical Educators’ Characteristics by Nursing Students

Abstract

Background: Student nurses need to building up self-confidence in learning in order to cope with the complex clinical situations. Individuals with self-confidence be certain of themselves to have the capability to manage a situation or provide nursing care in accurate, relevant and efficient method. Equipping student nurses to provide patients care in getting more complicated healthcare setting is a challenge face nursing instructor, self-confidence is one of the important determinants of successful learning. Objectives:The aim of the present study is to identify the relationship between Self-confidence in learning and clinical educators' characteristics by nursing students.Method: Correlation research design was utilized in the present study. A convenience sample of 179 nursing students was included in the study. The Nursing Clinical Teacher Effectiveness Inventory and Self-Confidence in Learning scale were used to collect the data. Results:The results of the study showed that the majority of study participants had high level of self confidence in learning. Also, the participants reported that their clinical educators had high level of teaching abilities, nursing competences, and personal traits. Moreover, significant positive relationship was existed between self-confidence in learning and clinical educators' characteristics. Conclusion:Self-confidence in learning is an essential goal in nursing education. Assessing clinical competence and investigating factors influencing it might be helpful in increasing Self-confidence of nursing students.

Unexpected Learning Opportunities for Nursing Students

“…Giving students the experience of practicing skills outside the lab increases their confidence. 6 In addition, our nursing faculty developed simulation exercises that allow students to use the knowledge and perspective they gained during these vaccination clinic experiences. These exercises reinforce the importance of proper legal documentation and of managing patient flow (for example, by focusing on the current patient rather than worrying about the line of patients waiting for service).…”

“…There's no need to wait for a pandemic to recruit student volunteers or assign clinical groups to this type of activity. As faculty, we need to think outside of the nursing school “silo.” Giving students the experience of practicing skills outside the lab increases their confidence 6…”

Capes of confidence

“…Nursing school isn't an easy path, and many students experience high levels of stress and anxiety during their studies. 1 Nursing students need self-confidence in learning, as this will assist them throughout their careers when working with difficult situations in providing patient care.…”

Nursing students’ perceived level of satisfaction and self-confidence in learning using unfolding case studies

“…On the other hand, self-confidence is essential for student nurses to oversee and manage every situation and provide effective and efficient nursing care ( Omer, 2016 ). The different complex clinical situations are an essential part of learning among nursing students; thus, they must learn how to build their self-confidence in coping with and handling these intricate situations ( Abdelkader et al, 2021 ).…”