PERCEPTION AND ATTITUDE OF ACHIEVERS UNIVERSITY NURSING STUDENTS ON EFFECT OF CLINICAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT ON THEIR NURSING PRACTICE COMPETENCE.
Abstract
Nursing education stands as the foundational pillar upon which the future of healthcare is built and the efficacy of nursing education is unarguably intertwined with the quality of the clinical learning environment. Understanding how nursing students perceive and navigate this environment is of utmost importance as their attitudes and perceptions can profoundly influence their learning experiences and professional development. This study assessed the attitude and perception of nursing students towards effects of the clinical learning environment on their nursing practice competence in Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State. Relevant theoretical and empirical literature was surveyed in line with the study objectives, with Social climate theory and Benner’s from novice to expert model serving as the guiding theoretical framework. A non-experimental descriptive cross-sectional design and convenience sampling technique was adopted, 223 respondents were recruited for the study. Data collection relied on a self-structured questionnaire, and descriptive analysis was performed alongside Chi-Square testing, allowing for hypothesis examination at a significance level of 0.05. Ethical consideration was obtained as required. The findings of the study revealed a positive perception level of 82.5% and a positive attitude of 78.0% among respondents. The study also found a significant relationship between the academic level and perception of nursing students towards effect of clinical learning environment on their nursing practice competence (P=0.02). Additionally, the researcher recommends that healthcare institutions should invest in resources, infrastructure, and staffing to ensure that clinical settings provide diverse and authentic learning experiences for nursing students.
Word count: 242 words
Key words: Attitude, perception, effects, clinical learning environment, nursing practice competence, nursing students.
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