Evidence-Based Practical Competencies of Nursing Students

OpenAlex İngilizce

The purpose of this research is to evaluate the evidence-based knowledge, skills and behavior competencies of nursing students. The sample of this cross-sectional study consisted of 435 nursing students. In collecting the data, socio-demographic characteristics form and “The Evidence-Based Practice Questionnaire in Nursing Students” were used. The evidence-based practice questionnaire in nursing students, knowledge subsets mean score is 18.6 ± 2.9, skill subsets mean score is 19.1 ± 2.9, behavior subsets mean score is 46.9 ± 6.7, total point average is 84.7 ± 9.1. When comparing the descriptive features with the evidence-based application scale, the information subsets means: in 21-22 years old, mother is a university graduate, family income is more than expenses, graduates from vocational high schools and 4th grade students; skill subsets: in the students studying in the 2nd grade; behavioral subsets: women, singles, 2nd class and those who find their profession suitable for their interests; the total score averages were found to be significantly higher in women, singles, 2nd class and those who find their profession suitable for their interests (p