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The level of competence of graduating nursing students in 10 European countries—Comparison between countries




AuthorsKajander‐Unkuri Satu, Koskinen Sanna, Brugnolli Anna, Cerezuela Torre MªAngeles, Elonen Imane, Kiele Viktorija, Lehwaldt Daniela, Löyttyniemi Eliisa, Nemcová Jana, Oliveira Célia Simão de, Palese Alvisa, Rua Marília, Salminen Leena, Šateková Lenka, Stubner Juliane, Sveinsdóttir Herdís, Visiers‐Jiménez Laura, Leino‐Kilpi Helena

PublisherJohn Wiley & Sons Ltd

Publication year2021

JournalNursing Open

Volume8

Issue3

First page 1048

Last page1062

Number of pages15

ISSN2054-1058

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.1002/nop2.712(external)

Web address https://doi.org/10.1002/nop2.712(external)

Self-archived copy’s web addresshttps://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/50146388(external)


Abstract
Aim

To analyse graduating nursing students’ self‐assessed competence level in Europe at graduation, at the beginning of nursing career.

Design

An international cross‐sectional evaluative design.

Methods

Data were collected in February 2018–July 2019 from graduating nursing students in 10 European countries. Competence was assessed with a validated instrument, the Nurse Competence Scale (NCS). The sample comprised 3,490 students (response rate 45%), and data were analysed statistically.

Results

In all countries, graduating nursing students assessed their competence as good (range 50.0–69.1; VAS 0–100), albeit with statistically significant differences between countries. The assessments were highest in Iceland and lowest in Lithuania. Older students, those with working experience in health care, satisfied with their current degree programme, with excellent or good study achievements, graduating to 1st study choice and having a nursing career plan for future assessed their competence higher.


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