Perception survey on the introduction of clinical performance examination as part of the national nursing licensing examination in Korea.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to analyze opinions about the action plan for implementation of clinical performance exam as part of the national nursing licensing examination and presents the expected effects of the performance exam and aspects to consider regarding its implementation.

Methods

This study used a mixed-methods design. Quantitative data were collected by a questionnaire survey, while qualitative data were collected by focus group interviews with experts. The survey targeted 200 nursing professors and clinical nurses with more than 5 years of work experience, and the focus group interviews were conducted with 28 of professors, clinical instructors, and nurses at hospitals.

Results

First, nursing professors and clinical specialists agreed that the c

SUBMITTER: Shin SJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5729226 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature