Perception of clinical setting as a learning resource among nursing students A cross-sectional study

Anju. P.V; Maneesha.G.L

Volume : V, Issue : III, March - 2016

Perception of clinical setting as a learning resource among nursing students A cross-sectional study

Anju. P. V, Maneesha. G. L

Abstract :

Clinical learning and competency development are essential part of the nursing curriculum. Hands on learning situations are necessary in nursing education, where the students directly care for patients within the relevant setting. The objectives of the study were to; (i) To assess the perception of clinical setting as a learning resource among nursing students.(ii)To determine association between perception of clinical setting as a learning resource and selected socio-demographic and academic variables. The researcher used a quantitative approach and non experimental descriptive design. One ninety six nursing students were selected using total enumeration. The data was collected by using Sociodemographic and Academic data Performa and Modified Best Practice Clinical Learning Environment scale. The major findings of the study were; (i) 65.31% of under graduate nursing students proved to have good level of perception and 34.69% have average perception. (ii)There is significant association between gender, year of study and perception of clinical setting as a learning resource.