Title

CLINICAL PREPAREDNESS AND COMPETENCY OF NURSING STUDENTS IN DELIVERY ROOM DURING THE LIMITED FACE-TO-FACE
CLINICAL EXPOSURE

Author(s)

Amil D. Caren

Kaye Collin S. Carmelotes

Rhanim D. Malik

Ciara D. Roa

Giovanni Jay S. Trocio

Affiliation

Misamis University

Degree Program

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Contributor

Merasol O. Duyag, Judy Jane S. Revelo, MAN, RN,
Maricar M. Mutia, MAN, RN, Amie G. Tojino, MAN, RN

Year

2022-08

Abstract

The discrepancy between nursing students' theoretical knowledge and practical skills in clinical settings has been a persistent concern. The COVID-19 pandemic's impact on nursing education has further exacerbated this issue, necessitating a reevaluation of nursing students' readiness and effectiveness. To address this, descriptive-correlational research was conducted with a purposive sampling of second-year nursing students from Misamis University. A modified questionnaire and competency checklist were utilized to evaluate students' clinical preparedness, including knowledge, communication abilities, technical skills, and teaching responsibilities. A second survey assessed respondents' clinical proficiency in the delivery room. Statistical analyses were applied to the survey results. The findings indicated that second-year nursing students exhibited a very high level of preparedness, with technical skill preparation ranking the highest. Additionally, the second set of results showed that the clinical competence of the second-year nursing students was rated as very satisfactory. Despite favorable outcomes, no significant correlation between clinical competency and clinical preparedness was identified, indicating that clinical readiness is neither a determinant of clinical competency nor a factor influencing nursing students' overall competence. The study emphasizes the necessity for a comprehensive investigation into other factors that may impact nursing students' clinical competency to ensure the delivery of high-quality healthcare services.

Keywords

preparedness, competency, healthcare services, readiness, knowledge