Caring Behaviors of Clinical Instructors and Clinical Practical Setting as Perceived by Nursing Students and its relation to their Self Confidence | ||||
Journal of Nursing Science Benha University | ||||
Article 14, Volume 3, Issue 2, July 2022, Page 197-210 PDF (1.46 MB) | ||||
Document Type: Scientific peer reviewed journal | ||||
DOI: 10.21608/jnsbu.2022.244335 | ||||
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Authors | ||||
Asmaa Youssef Mohamedy* 1; Rehab Mohamed Rashad2; Hoda Abdalla Saleh2 | ||||
1Clinical Instructor at Technical Institute of Nursing / Benha University, Egypt | ||||
2Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing / Benha University, Egypt | ||||
Abstract | ||||
Background: Caring clinical instructors’ interaction with their nursing students in the clinical practical setting causes them to perceive this clinical setting as stimulating, and a challenge. Student nurses who feel cared for and valued are empowered to have self-confidence in their clinical practical setting. Aim of this study: Was to assess caring behaviors of clinical instructors and clinical practical setting as perceived by nursing students and its relation to their self-confidence. Design: Cross sectional design was utilized to conduct this study. Setting: The study was conducted at the Faculty of Nursing Benha University. Sampling: Simple random sample of nursing students (322) in the second, third and fourth academic year. Tools of data collection: Included three main tools; I: Caring behaviors questionnaire. II: Clinical practical setting questionnaire and III: Students self-confidence scale. Results: 87.9% of nursing students had high perception levels regarding total caring behaviors of clinical instructors. Also, 91.9% of nursing students had high perception level regarding total clinical practical setting, and 89.8% of them had high level of self-confidence. Conclusion: There were highly statistically significant positive correlations between caring behaviors, clinical practical setting and self-confidence. Recommendations: Establish an orientation program for preparation of newly appointed clinical instructors about how to assess students' needs and evaluate students' self-confidence continuously. | ||||
Keywords | ||||
Key words: Caring behaviors; Clinical instructors; Clinical practical setting; Nursing students; Perception; Self- confidence | ||||
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