TY - JOUR
T1 - A Confidence and Preparedness Survey
T2 - Cognitive Interviews for Tool Assessment and Nursing Student Perspectives
AU - Roman Jones, Joanne
AU - Morgan, Jennifer
AU - Lewinski, Allison A.
AU - Chan, Ryan
AU - Booth, Richard
AU - Behrens, Liza
AU - Gazarian, Priscilla K.
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PY - 2025/1/1
Y1 - 2025/1/1
N2 - Safe medication administration is a critical responsibility of registered nurses and is an essential skill developed during nursing education. Student confidence and preparation regarding medication administration are essential aspects of professional skill building. The Confidence and Preparation Survey (CPS) was used previously among homogeneous nursing student samples. The existing dominant discourse, shaped by ideologies and systems, can unfortunately lead to limited perspectives; therefore, the purpose of this study was to evaluate and refine the CPS for feasibility, clarity, and validity among nursing students primarily from groups that have been historically marginalized. A secondary purpose considered the conditions that affect perceived confidence and preparedness. Cognitive interviews were undertaken with baccalaureate nursing students (n = 11) attending an urban college of nursing in the Northeastern region of the United States. Data were analyzed using rapid qualitative techniques and the framework matrix method. The CPS was readily understood and interpreted by this sample. Student perspectives of conditions that influence their understanding and interpretation of the CPS are described under three themes: (1) prior outside of school healthcare experiences influence understanding, (2) school experiences support survey comprehension, and (3) concerns over insufficient training within school. Findings also include a revised CPS instrument ready for further testing.
AB - Safe medication administration is a critical responsibility of registered nurses and is an essential skill developed during nursing education. Student confidence and preparation regarding medication administration are essential aspects of professional skill building. The Confidence and Preparation Survey (CPS) was used previously among homogeneous nursing student samples. The existing dominant discourse, shaped by ideologies and systems, can unfortunately lead to limited perspectives; therefore, the purpose of this study was to evaluate and refine the CPS for feasibility, clarity, and validity among nursing students primarily from groups that have been historically marginalized. A secondary purpose considered the conditions that affect perceived confidence and preparedness. Cognitive interviews were undertaken with baccalaureate nursing students (n = 11) attending an urban college of nursing in the Northeastern region of the United States. Data were analyzed using rapid qualitative techniques and the framework matrix method. The CPS was readily understood and interpreted by this sample. Student perspectives of conditions that influence their understanding and interpretation of the CPS are described under three themes: (1) prior outside of school healthcare experiences influence understanding, (2) school experiences support survey comprehension, and (3) concerns over insufficient training within school. Findings also include a revised CPS instrument ready for further testing.
KW - instrument development
KW - Northeastern USA
KW - nursing
KW - nursing education
KW - qualitative
KW - research
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U2 - 10.1177/23333936251349356
DO - 10.1177/23333936251349356
M3 - Article
C2 - 40667476
AN - SCOPUS:105012543992
SN - 2333-3936
VL - 12
JO - Global Qualitative Nursing Research
JF - Global Qualitative Nursing Research
M1 - 23333936251349356
ER -