Perceived Impact of Staff Nurses’ Attitudes on Nursing Students’ Clinical Training Experiences
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.66021/pakmcr866Keywords:
Nursing students, clinical learning environment, staff nurses’ attitudes, clinical training, nursing educationAbstract
Background: The clinical learning environment plays a vital role in shaping nursing students’ professional competence and confidence. Staff nurses, as key members of the clinical setting, significantly influence students’ learning experiences through their attitudes and behaviors. Positive attitudes enhance learning, while negative attitudes may hinder clinical development and satisfaction. To assess the perceived impact of staff nurses’ attitudes on nursing students’ clinical training experiences.
Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in a nursing institute. A total of 220 eighth-semester nursing students with at least one year of clinical experience were selected using a convenience sampling technique. Data were collected through a structured self-administered questionnaire consisting of demographic information, perceptions of staff nurses’ attitudes, and clinical training experiences. Data were analyzed using SPSS. Descriptive statistics (frequency, mean, standard deviation) and inferential statistics (correlation analysis) were applied, with p ≤ 0.05 considered significant.
Results: The findings showed that students had a moderate perception of staff nurses’ attitudes (mean = 3.47 ± 0.71) and a moderate level of clinical training experience (mean = 3.44 ± 0.71). The majority of participants (59.1%) reported moderate perceptions. A significant positive correlation was found between staff nurses’ attitudes and clinical training experiences (r = 0.62, p = 0.001).
Conclusion: The study concluded that staff nurses’ attitudes have a significant positive impact on nursing students’ clinical training experiences. Supportive and encouraging behaviors enhance student learning, confidence, and satisfaction, while negative attitudes may hinder clinical development. Strengthening staff nurse engagement and improving the clinical learning environment are essential for improving nursing education quality.
