Turkish nursing students' compliance to standard precautions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess nursing students' compliance to standard precautions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from December 2021 to June 2022, 816 nursing students participated in the study. A socio-demographic questionnaire and Compliance with Standard Precautions Scale were used to collect data. Means and percentages were used to report socio-demographic characteristics multiple regression analysis used to identify the factors influencing compliance with standard precautions. Results: The mean age of nursing students was 21.30 ± 1.31 years. The majority of nursing students were female, with 703 (86.2%) being female and 113 (13.8%) being male. Compliance among nursing students was 76.8% overall. Nursing students reported the highest compliance (97.7%) with putting used sharp articles into sharp boxes, with 97.1% compliance for covering mouth and nose when wearing a mask. Participants reported the lowest (38.6%) when it came to not recapping used needles after giving an injection. Regression analysis revealed that gender, year of study, and having needlestick injury or contact with blood/body fluids experience all influenced nursing students' compliance with standard precautions. Conclusions: During the pandemic, nursing students compliance to standard precautions was optimal, according to this study. More research should be done to assess nursing students' compliance with standard precautions and the effect of infection control strategies used to prevent COVID-19 transmission.

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Future of Nursing Scholars program: The scholar experience.

BACKGROUND: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Future of Nursing Scholars program used multi-pronged approach to support nurses completing accelerated PhD programs. PURPOSE: The purpose of this manuscript was to describe scholars' experiences completing PhDs, their dissertation characteristics, program leadership development sessions, scholar perceptions of program components. METHODS: Of 201 scholars, 157 (78%) completed quantitative exit surveys, providing: satisfaction with doctoral programs and FNS curricula, types of dissertation data used, dissertation formats. Interviews held with five scholars to capture representative themes. FINDINGS: Scholars utilized primary and secondary data for dissertations; 53% primarily used secondary data. The majority (68%) used manuscript dissertation formats. Approximately 64% completely agreed program curricula helped prepare them for professional transitions, to work collaboratively, lead confidently. Proportion of FNS graduates (42%) pursuing postdoctoral positions exceeded national trends. DISCUSSION: Despite stresses posed by accelerated PhD programs, scholars are well-situated to advance nursing science. Findings suggest secondary data analyses work well for accelerated programs. Scholar program experiences were positive.

Ansiedad en pasantes de enfermería durante la pandemia COVID-19 en instituciones de salud en Tepic, Nayarit / Anxiety in nursing trainees during the COVID-19 pandemic in health institutions in Tepic, Nayarit

Introducción: la enfermedad por coronavirus (COVID-19), causada por el virus SARS-CoV-2, es una enfermedad respiratoria que provoca fiebre, tos y falta de aliento. Puede presentarse de moderada a grave, pudiendo provocar la muerte. En marzo del 2020 se declaró la pandemia por COVID-19 que se ha considerado un problema de salud pública grave a nivel mundial. Objetivo: determinar la incidencia y nivel de ansiedad en pasantes de enfermería en instituciones de segundo nivel de atención en tiempos de pandemia por COVID-19 en México. Metodología: estudio descriptivo, comparativo y transversal en una muestra probabilística por conglomerados de 94 estudiantes de enfermería. Para obtener la información se utilizó el Cuestionario de Estado-Rasgo de Hamilton, integrado por 14 ítems. Los resultados pueden variar desde 14 (no ansiedad) hasta 56 (ansiedad grave), a mayor puntaje, se consideró que existe un mayor nivel de ansiedad. La comparación entre instituciones se llevó a cabo con una ANOVA de Kruskal-Wallis a un nivel de significación de 0.05. Resultados: de los 94 estudiantes el 80.9% presenta ansiedad en alguno de sus tres niveles. El 9.6% (9) presenta nivel grave de ansiedad, el 18.1% (17) nivel leve, el 53.2% (50) nivel moderado, y solo el 19.1% (18) no presenta ansiedad. Conclusiones: de las tres instituciones de salud, existe mayor ansiedad en el personal de la Secretaría de Salud de Nayarit. El nivel de ansiedad que más incide es el de ansiedad moderada.

Introduction: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, is a respiratory disease that causes fever, cough and shortness of breath. It can be moderate to severe, and can cause death. In March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic was declared, and it has been considered a serious public health problem worldwide. Objective: To determine the incidence and level of anxiety in nursing students in second level care institutions in times of the COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico. Methodology: Descriptive, comparative and cross-sectional study in a probabilistic cluster sample of 94 nursing students. To obtain the information, the Hamilton State-Trait Questionnaire, made up of 14 items, was used. The results can vary from 14 (no anxiety) to 56 (severe anxiety), the higher the score, the higher the level of anxiety. The comparison between institutions was carried out with a Kruskal-Wallis ANOVA at a significance level of 0.05. Results: Of the 94 students, 80.9% present anxiety in one of its three levels. 9.6% (9) present a severe level of anxiety, 18.1% (17) a mild level, 53.2% (50) a moderate level, and only 19.1% (18) do not present anxiety. Conclusions: Of the three health institutions, there is greater anxiety in the staff of the Secretaría de Salud de Nayarit. The level of anxiety that most affects is moderate anxiety.

Fatores associados à satisfação com o tempo para atividades de lazer de estudantes de enfermagem / Factores asociados a la satisfacción con el tiempo para actividades de ocio de estudiantes de enfermería / Factors associated with satisfaction with time for leisure activities of nursing students

Objetivo: identificar a associação entre variáveis sociodemográficas, acadêmicas e de lazer com a satisfação com o tempo de lazer de estudantes de Enfermagem. Método: estudo transversal realizado com 199 estudantes de Enfermagem da Universidade Federal do Ceará. A coleta de dados ocorreu no período de junho a setembro de 2019, em que foi utilizado um questionário impresso. Os dados foram analisados por meio de estatística descritiva. Resultados: encontrou-se média de 10 horas semanais dedicadas ao lazer pessoal, alta prevalência de estudantes insatisfeitos, além de associação entre variáveis sociodemográficas, acadêmicas, clínicas e referentes às atividades realizadas no tempo livre com a satisfação junto ao tempo de lazer pelos acadêmicos de Enfermagem. Conclusão: os dados são importantes para dar subsídio à futuras discussões acerca das dimensões da qualidade de vida dos estudantes de Enfermagem, com destaque para as atividades de lazer realizadas com a finalidade de propiciar uma experiência acadêmica saudável e harmoniosa.

Objetivo: identificar la asociación entre variables sociodemográficas, académicas y de ocio con la satisfacción con el tiempo de ocio de estudiantes de Enfermería. Método: estudio transversal realizado con 199 estudiantes de Enfermería de la Universidad Federal de Ceará. La recopilación de datos tuvo lugar entre junio y septiembre de 2019, cuando se utilizó un cuestionario impreso. Los datos fueron analizados por medio de estadística descriptiva. Resultados: se encontró media de 10 horas semanales dedicadas al ocio personal, alta prevalencia de estudiantes insatisfechos, además de asociación entre variables sociodemográficas, académicos, clínicas y referentes a las actividades realizadas en el tiempo libre con la satisfacción junto al tiempo de ocio por los académicos de Enfermería. Conclusión: los datos son importantes para dar subsidio a futuras discusiones acerca de las dimensiones de la calidad de vida de los estudiantes de Enfermería, con destaque para las actividades de ocio realizadas con la finalidad de propiciar una experiencia académica saludable y armoniosa.

Objective to identify the association between sociodemographic, academic and leisure variables with satisfaction with leisure time of nursing students. Method: cross-sectional study conducted with 199 nursing students from the Federal University of Ceará. Data collection took place from June to September 2019, in which a printed questionnaire was used. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: an average of 10 hours a week dedicated to personal leisure was found, in addition to high prevalence of dissatisfied students, and association between sociodemographic variables, activities performed in free time with the satisfaction with leisure time by nursing students. Conclusion: the data are important to give subsidy to future discussions about the dimensions of quality of life of nursing students, especially leisure activities carried out in order to provide a healthy and harmonious academic experience.

O ensino sobre a sistematização da assistência de enfermagem em um curso de graduação / Teaching the systematization of the nursing care in an undergraduate course / Enseñanza sobre la sistematización de la asistencia de enfermería en un curso de pregrado

Objetivo: compreender a percepção de estudantes de um curso de graduação em enfermagem sobre o ensino da sistematização da assistência de enfermagem. Método: pesquisa de métodos mistos, realizada com 156 estudantes de um curso de graduação em enfermagem de uma instituição privada de Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brasil. Foi utilizado um questionário estruturado e, posteriormente, dez estudantes selecionados aleatoriamente foram entrevistados, sendo utilizado um roteiro semiestruturado. Resultados: os estudantes revelaram ter segurança e conhecimento para implementar a sistematização da assistência de enfermagem e entendem sua importância para a autonomia, segurança e visibilidade profissional, além de avaliar positivamente a forma com que o ensino sobre a temática é desenvolvido na instituição. Conclusão: compreende-se que práticas positivas e metodologias ativas devem ser potencializadas durante a graduação, sendo necessário esforço coletivo que forneça meios para o desenvolvimento da sistematização da assistência de enfermagem.

Objective: to understand the perception of undergraduate nursing students about teaching the systematization of nursing care. Method: mixed methods research, carried out with 156 students from an undergraduate nursing course at a private institution in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. A structured questionnaire was used and, later, ten randomly selected students were interviewed, using a semi-structured script. Results: the students showed confidence and knowledge to implement the systematization of nursing care and understand its importance for autonomy, security and professional visibility, in addition to positively evaluating the way in which teaching on the subject is developed in the institution. Conclusion: it is understood that positive practices and active methodologies should be strengthened during graduation, requiring a collective effort to provide means for the development of the systematization of nursing care.

Objetivo: comprender la percepción de los estudiantes de un curso de graduación en enfermería sobre la enseñanza de la sistematización de la asistencia de enfermería. Método: investigación de métodos mixtos, realizada con 156 estudiantes del curso de graduación en enfermería de una institución privada en Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brasil. Se utilizó un cuestionario estructurado y, posteriormente, se entrevistó a diez estudiantes seleccionados al azar, utilizando un guión semiestructurado. Resultados: los estudiantes mostraron confianza y conocimiento para implementar la sistematización de la asistencia de enfermería y comprender su importancia para la autonomía, seguridad y visibilidad profesional, además de evaluar positivamente la forma en que se desarrolla la enseñanza sobre el tema en la institución. Conclusión: se entiende que las prácticas positivas y las metodologías activas deben ser fortalecidas durante la graduación, requiriendo un esfuerzo colectivo para proporcionar medios para el desarrollo de la sistematización de la asistencia de enfermería.

Rendimiento académico en estudiantes de enfermería de una universidad pública / Academic performance in nursing students from a public university

Introducción: la globalización ha impactado el ámbito educativo, por lo que las instituciones de educación superior tienen la responsabilidad de generar en los alumnos destrezas, habilidades y conocimientos que faciliten el proceso de aprendizaje para mejorar y mantener un rendimiento académico eficiente. Objetivo: describir el rendimiento académico desde la perspectiva de los estudiantes de noveno semestre de la Licenciatura en Enfermería de una institución pública del estado de Oaxaca, México. Metodología: el diseño del estudio fue descriptivo transversal. La muestra fue de 159 estudiantes, con un nivel de confianza de 95% y un margen de error del 5%. El muestreo fue probabilístico aleatorio simple. Para la medición del rendimiento académico se aplicó la Escala MEDMAR. La ética del estudio consideró la declaración de Helsinki. El análisis de los datos se procesó a través del programa SPSS, versión 22, y Microsoft Excel Office 10. Para el análisis de los datos se utilizó la estadística descriptiva. La confiabilidad del instrumento reportó un alfa de Cronbach de 0.9. Resultados: los estudiantes percibieron el rendimiento académico como bueno (12.6%) y muy bueno (87.4%). En las variables contextuales se observó en un 74.4% como muy bueno. Para las variables propias del estudiante se percibió un 85.5% en calidad de muy bueno. Conclusión: las evidencias encontradas apuntan a que los estudiantes perciben el rendimiento académico de manera positiva.

Introduction: Globalization has had an impact on the educational field, which is why higher education institutions have the responsibility of generating skills, abilities and knowledge in students that facilitate the learning process to improve and maintain an efficient academic performance. Objective: To describe the academic performance from the perspective of the students of the ninth semester of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing of a public institution of the state of Oaxaca. Methodology: The study design was descriptive, cross-sectional. The sample consisted of 159 students, with a confidence level of 95% and a margin of error of 5%. The sampling was simple random. To measure academic performance, the MEDMAR Scale was applied. The ethics of the study considered the Declaration of Helsinki. The data analysis was processed through the Statistical Package for Social Sciences, version 22, and Microsoft Excel Office 10. Descriptive statistics were used for data analysis. The reliability of the instrument reported a Cronbach's alpha of 0.9 Results: Students perceived the academic performance as good (12.6%) and very good (87.4%). In contextual variables, it was observed in 74.4% as very good. For the student's own variables, 85.5% were perceived as very good. Conclusion: The evidence found indicates that students perceive academic performance in a positive way.

Diferentes actitudes hacia la sexualidad entre estudiantes de Enfermería de primero y cuarto curso / Sexuality education: Different attitudes among incoming and outgoing Nursing undergraduates

Objective: To evaluate whether attitudes towards sexuality acquired by students during a Spanish nursing degree are sufficient for their performance in professional practice.Methods: This is a descriptive, cross-sectional, and quantitative study based on a self-completion survey composed of standardized scales that compare sexual attitudes among 101 first-year students with 86 fourth-year students. The 187 nursing students, 24 men and 163 women were between 18 and 60 years old (M age=21.21, SD=5.48). The evaluative instrument was an anonymous questionnaire that consisted of sociodemographic questions and two standardized scales: Attitudes Towards Sexuality Scale (ATSS-28) and Double Standard Scale (DSS).Results: Comparison between cohorts using the Mann-Whitney U test proved to be close to being significant in the ATSS, U=3625.50, z=-1.95, p=.052 and significant in DSS, U=3560.50, z=-2.13, p=.034. These findings indicate that fourth-year students have more positive attitudes towards sexuality and less rigid adherence to gender roles. In addition, a medium negative correlation, r s =-.307, p=.001, between ATSS and DSS was obtained, showing a positive association between attitudes and less adherence to gender roles. These results suggest that nursing degree training had a positive impact on sexual attitudes.Conclusion: Healthcare professionals are centrally involved in the care of patients and families. Nurses' attitudes towards sexuality are important in terms of patient comfort and the accessibility and acceptability of care. Implementation of training in sexuality has a positive effect on nursing care and favours the establishment of global health strategies (AU)

Objetivo: Evaluar si las actitudes hacia la sexualidad adquiridas por los alumnos durante el Grado en Enfermería son suficientes para su desempeño profesional.Métodos: Se trata de un estudio descriptivo y transversal basado en una encuesta compuesta por escalas estandarizadas que comparó las predisposiciones sexuales entre 101 alumnos de primer curso con 86 de cuarto. Los 187 estudiantes de enfermería, 24 hombres y 163 mujeres tenían entre 18 y 60 años (M edad =21.21, DT=5.48). El instrumento utilizado para su evaluación fue un cuestionario anónimo que estaba constituido por preguntas sociodemográficas y las dos siguientes escalas, la Escala de Actitudes hacia la Sexualidad (ATSS-28) y la Escala de Doble Estándar (DSS).Resultados: Los resultados obtenidos estuvieron cera de ser significativos por curso en la ATSS, U=3625.50, z=-1.95, p=.052 y significativos en la DSS, U=3560.50, z=-2.13, p=.034. Estos hallazgos indicaron que los alumnos de cuarto tuvieron actitudes más positivas hacia la sexualidad y una menor adherencia a los roles de género. Además, se obtuvo una correlación negativa moderada, r s =-. 307, p=.001, entre la ATSS y la DSS que mostraba asociación entre las actitudes positivas y la menor adhesión a roles de género. Estos resultados sugieren que la formación enfermera tuvo un impacto positivo en sus actitudes.Conclusión: La enfermería está involucrada de manera central en el cuidado de los pacientes y sus familias. Sus actitudes hacia la sexualidad son importantes en términos de comodidad del paciente, accesibilidad y aceptabilidad de su atención (AU)

Defying the Pandemic, Applications to Nursing Schools Increase.

But faculty shortages and other challenges continue to limit enrollment.

Interventions to boost enrollment in nursing doctor of philosophy (PhD) programs.

BACKGROUND: Nursing Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) enrollments are languishing, and little is known about PhD enrollment strategies that may lessen nursing's PhD shortage. PURPOSE: This study examined strategies for bolstering PhD enrollments or enrollment intentions among college students and graduates. METHODS: An integrative review was undertaken using Whittemore and Knafl's methodology and Garrard's Matrix Method. Nine databases were searched, and a hand search was conducted. FINDINGS: Strategies were predominantly situated in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. Features of successful strategies contained core components of faculty mentoring, hands-on research, funding and compensation, undergraduate participation, summer timeframe, informational sessions, and social support. DISCUSSION: Less rigorous study designs and mostly STEM samples inhibit the transferability of these strategies to nursing. Qualitative research is needed to better understand nursing students' perspectives about the PhD. Additionally, current PhD enrollment strategies within nursing schools need to be systematically evaluated and the findings disseminated.

Ensino da segurança do paciente na graduação em enfermagem no estado da Bahia / Enseñanza sobre la seguridad del paciente en el pregrado en enfermería en el estado de Bahia-Brasil / Teaching patient safety in undergraduate nursing in the state of Bahia

RESUMO Objetivo: identificar o tema segurança do paciente nos componentes curriculares de cursos de graduação em enfermagem no estado da Bahia. Método: pesquisa quantitativa, descritiva, exploratória de base documental desenvolvida em fevereiro de 2019, com dados extraídos da Matriz Curricular, Projeto Pedagógico e Ementa, disponíveis nos websites de instituições de ensino superior com situação ativa no sistema e-MEC. Resultados: das 75 instituições cadastradas, nove eram públicas, e 66 privadas. O tema segurança do paciente não foi encontrado em nenhum website de universidades públicas e apenas em 8,06% das privadas. O contato inicial com a temática dava-se no 3º semestre, a carga horária média das disciplinas que abordavam o tema variava de 30 a 306 horas e o componente curricular era obrigatório para estas disciplinas. Apenas 1,71% dos websites das instituições públicas apresentavam todos os documentos pesquisados, enquanto as privadas apresentaram 33,33%, a matriz curricular foi o documento mais disponibilizado. Conclusão: a inserção do tema segurança do paciente nos componentes curriculares mostrou-se insuficiente, apontando necessidade de revisão dos processos formativos e inclusão de abordagem interdisciplinar e transdisciplinar, tendo em vista a complexidade do cuidado em saúde e a importância do desenvolvimento de competências específicas com foco na segurança do paciente.

RESUMEN Objetivo: identificar el tema seguridad del paciente en los componentes curriculares de cursos de pregrado en enfermería en el estado de Bahia-Brasil. Método: investigación cuantitativa, descriptiva, exploratoria de base documental desarrollada en febrero de 2019, con datos extraídos de la Matriz Curricular, Proyecto Pedagógico y Directrices, disponibles en los sitios electrónicos de instituciones de enseñanza superior con situación activa en el sistema e-MEC. Resultados: de las 75 instituciones registradas, nueve eran públicas y 66 privadas. El tema de la seguridad del paciente no se encontró en ningún website de universidades públicas y solo en el 8,06% de las privadas. El contacto inicial con la temática se trabajaba en el 3º semestre, el promedio de la carga horaria de las asignaturas que trataban el tema variaba de 30 a 306 horas y el componente curricular era obligatorio para estas asignaturas. Solo el 1,71% de los sitios electrónicos de las instituciones públicas presentaba todos los documentos investigados, mientras que los privados presentaron el 33,33%, la matriz curricular fue el documento más disponible. Conclusión: la inserción del tema seguridad del paciente en los componentes curriculares se mostró insuficiente, señalando necesidad de revisión de los procesos formativos e inclusión de abordaje interdisciplinario y transdisciplinario, teniendo en cuenta la complejidad del cuidado de la salud y la importancia del desarrollo de competencias específicas centradas en la seguridad del paciente.

ABSTRACT Objective: to identify the theme of patient safety in the curricular components of undergraduate nursing courses in the state of Bahia. Method: quantitative, descriptive, exploratory research of documentary basis developed in February 2019, with data extracted from the Curricular Matrix, Pedagogical Project and Menu, available on the websites of higher education institutions with active situation in the e-MEC system. Results: of the 75 registered institutions, nine were public, and 66 were private. The theme of patient safety was not found in any website of public universities and only in 8.06% of private universities. The initial contact with the theme took place in the 3rd semester, the average workload of the subjects that addressed the theme ranged from 30 to 306 hours and the curricular component was mandatory for these disciplines. Only 1.71% of the websites of public institutions had all the documents surveyed, while the private ones presented 33.33%, the curriculum matrix was the most available document. Conclusion: the insertion of the patient safety theme in the curricular components proved insufficient, pointing out the need for review of training processes and inclusion of an interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approach, in view of the complexity of health care and the importance of developing specific competencies focused on patient safety.

Assess the feasibility of flipped classroom pedagogy in undergraduate nursing education in Sri Lanka: A mixed-methods study.

BACKGROUND: The nursing education system has evolved with an increased emphasis on student-centred education, such as implementing flipped classroom pedagogy. Given the promising positive educational outcomes, the trend of using flipped classroom pedagogy has become increasingly popular in undergraduate nursing education. However, little is known about how these flipped classroom methods impact on nursing educational practices in limited-resource settings situated in South Asia. OBJECTIVE: To assess the feasibility of implementing flipped classroom pedagogy in undergraduate nursing education from the nursing students' perspective. METHODS: This mixed-methods study employed a quantitative survey and six focus group discussions conducted in three state universities in Sri Lanka. The Nursing Students' Readiness for Flipped Classroom (NSR-FC) questionnaire was used to collect quantitative data. The semi-structured focus group discussions were conducted by using 18 reflective and open-ended questions. Descriptive statistics and multivariate analysis of variance methods were employed when analysing quantitative data. An inductive thematic analysis approach was used to summarize the focus group discussions. RESULTS: The questionnaire survey revealed that nursing students reported high levels of personal, technical, and pedagogical readiness across all three universities, while environmental readiness was perceived as low. The inductive thematic analysis identified three themes, namely: enablers, challenges, and benefits. Specifically, nursing students valued the student-centred approach. They were ready to utilize their own devices to overcome limited technological provision; however, a short training session about how to engage in the flipped classroom was desirable. Also, their exposure to basic educational technology was perceived as adequate and they were aware of the positive outcomes of flipped classroom pedagogy. CONCLUSION: Nursing students were ready to enrol in a flipped classroom programme. The provision of technological resources in the education environment was identified as a great challenge for flipped classroom implementation. Overall, the findings indicate there are promising feasibilities for the flipped classroom implementation.

Simulation design for improvement of undergraduate nursing students' experience of evidence-based practice: A scoping-review protocol.

Simulation may be an effective educational strategy for undergraduate nursing students to experience evidence-based practice. The aim of this scoping review is to explore such simulations to discover the design characteristics that best achieve this goal. In this review, we will consider studies in which the focus was on evidence-based practice-related simulation programs for undergraduate students in academic, clinical, or virtual settings. We will also focus on the active learning strategies applied in such simulation programs. This scoping review will be conducted in accordance with the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology. Studies will be searched in Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE; PubMed), the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), the Education Resources Information Center (ERIC), and the Excerpta Medica database (EMBASE). Sources of unpublished studies/gray literature will not be included in this scoping review. Data extraction will be undertaken by using a data-extraction tool developed by the reviewers, based on the National League for Nursing Jeffries Simulation Theory. Via a narrative summary and tabulated results, we will describe how the simulation programs were designed or implemented in an undergraduate curriculum.

Simulated Wound Care as a Competence Assessment Method for Student and Registered Nurses.

OBJECTIVE: To describe the development and use of a wound care simulation assessing RNs' and graduating student nurses' practical wound care competence and to describe observations of participants' wound care competence. METHODS: A descriptive, qualitative design was used. Data were collected in 2019 from 50 healthcare professionals and students using a simulated wound care situation and an imaginary patient case. The simulation was based on a previously developed and tested wound care competence assessment instrument, which included a 14-item checklist that assesses practical wound care competence of chronic wounds. The data were analyzed and described based on the 14 competence areas or as other competencies. RESULTS: Participants showed competence in identification of wound infection, debridement, dressing selection, tissue type identification, and consultation. Participants' shortcomings were related to pain assessment and management, asepsis, offloading, and documentation. Simulation was shown to be a promising tool to assess healthcare professionals' and students' practical wound care competence in a safe and standardized situation. CONCLUSIONS: This study provided new information about simulation as a method to assess student nurses' and RNs' wound care competence. The results could be used in wound care education planning and development in both undergraduate nursing education and continuing education for nursing professionals.

Nursing students' experiences of virtual simulation when using a video conferencing system - a mixed methods study.

OBJECTIVES: There is limited knowledge about students' experiences with virtual simulation when using a video conferencing system. Therefore, the aim of this study was to explore how second-year undergraduate nursing students experienced learning through virtual simulations during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS: The study had an exploratory design with both quantitative and qualitative approaches. In total, 69 nursing students participated in two sessions of virtual simulation during spring 2020, and 33 students answered online questionnaires at session 1. To further explore students' experiences, one focus group interview and one individual interview were conducted using a video conferencing system after session 2. In addition, system information on use during both sessions was collected. RESULTS: Changes in the students' ratings of their experiences of virtual simulation with the Body Interact™ system were statistically significant. The virtual simulation helped them to bridge gaps in both the teaching and learning processes. Four important aspects of learning were identified: 1) learning by self-training, 2) learning from the software (Body Interact™), 3) learning from peers, and 4) learning from faculty. CONCLUSIONS: We conclude that virtual simulation through a video conferencing system can be useful for student learning and feedback from both peers and faculty is important.

Características fenotípicas y factores de riesgo del síndrome de ovario poliquístico en estudiantes de enfermería / Phenotype characteristics and risk factors of polycystic ovarian syndrome among nursing students

Antecedentes: el síndrome de ovario poliquístico (SOP) es una afección endocrina común que se presenta en las mujeres y se asocia con problemas como irregularidades menstruales; hirsutismo; obesidad; resistencia a la insulina; acné; y vida posterior con diabetes mellitus y cáncer de útero. El objetivo del estudio fue evaluar las características fenotípicas y los factores de riesgo del síndrome de ovario poliquístico en estudiantes de enfermería. Materiales y métodos: Estudio transversal (descriptivo) que incluyó una muestra de 400 mujeres de la Facultad de Enfermería de la Universidad de Zagazig, Egipto. Se utilizaron para la recopilación de datos; hoja de cuestionario de entrevista estructurada, datos relacionados con medidas antropométricas, factores de riesgo sobre el SOP y lista de verificación observacional sobre las características fenotípicas de la PCO. Resultados: el 6% de las alumnas estudiadas tenía antecedentes familiares de PCO, casi la mitad de ellas consumía comida rápida, más de la mitad de las alumnas estudiadas tenía hirsutismo, más de una cuarta parte tenía acné, (14,5%) tenía irregularidades menstruales y una tercera parte. de ellos tenían un aumento de peso anormal continuo. Además, este estudio mostró que se encontró falta de conciencia entre la mayoría de las niñas sobre el SOP. Discusión: Por tanto, se podría concluir que los antecedentes familiares de SOP, la obesidad y los hábitos alimentarios de comida rápida se encuentran como factores predisponentes para el desarrollo de SOP. El riesgo de síndrome de ovario poliquístico aumenta con la presencia de uno o más factores predisponentes identificados. La mayoría de los factores probados como factores predisponentes en nuestro estudio están interrelacionados entre sí y son en su mayoría modificables. Aunque el SOP es un trastorno endocrino prevalente, había un conocimiento deficiente entre las estudiantes de la Facultad de Enfermería de la Universidad de Zagazig. Conclusiones: El estudio recomendó un programa de detección del ministerio de salud para la detección temprana de los factores predisponentes del SOP, incluidos los estudiantes de secundaria y los estudiantes de facultades, a través de programas educativos y mensajes a través de la consejería, folletos, para aumentar la conciencia de los estudiantes sobre los síntomas del SOP. Investigar más sobre el tamaño de la muestra más grande para identificar cómo el problema es riesgoso y cómo abordarlo. Incluyendo el problema en redes sociales y canales saludables.

Background: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine condition that occurs in women and is associated with problems such as menstrual irregularities; hirsutism; obesity; insulin resistance; acne; and later life with diabetes mellitus and uterine cancer. The study aim was to assess phenotype characteristics and risk factors of polycystic ovarian syndrome among nursing students. Materials and Methods: Cross sectional study (descriptive) included a sample of 400 females from Faculty of Nursing, Zagazig University, Egypt. Were used for data collection; structured-interviewing questionnaire sheet, data related to anthropometric measures, risk factors about PCOS and observational check list about phenotype characteristics of PCO. Results: 6% of the studied student females had family history of PCO, nearly half of them had fast food, more than half of studied student females had hirsutism, more than one quarter had acne, (14.5%) had menstrual irregularity and one third of them had continuous abnormal weight gain. Also, this study showed that lack of awareness was found among majority of girls about PCOS. Discussion: Therefore, it could be concluded that, family history of PCOS, obesity and fast-food diet habits are found to be the predisposing factors for development of PCOS. The risk of PCOS increases with presence of one or more identified predisposing factors. Most of the factors tested as predisposing factors in our study are interlinked to each other and are mostly modifiable Although that PCOS is prevalent endocrine disorder, there was poor knowledge among student females in Faculty of Nursing Zagazig University. Conclusion: The study recommended screening program from ministry of health for early detection of predisposing factors of PCOS including the secondary school students and faculties students through educational programs and messages through the counseling, brochures, to increase students' awareness about PCOS symptoms. Further research on larger sample size to identify how the problem is risky and how to deal it. Including the problem in social media and healthy channels

Implementation and preliminary evaluation of a nursing PhD constellation mentorship model.

Given an 8.3% decline in nursing PhD enrollments between 2013 and 2018 and persistent nursing faculty vacancies nationwide, training the next generation of PhD-prepared nurse faculty remains a priority for the nursing profession. High quality nursing PhD mentorship is linked to improved career development and student retention, yet the traditional faculty-student dyad often does not meet all student needs due to multiple factors including faculty time constraints. The purpose of this paper was to describe the initiation of a new, student-led constellation mentorship program that involves one-on-one peer mentorship and inter-cohort mentorship via "Partnerships for Development." We surveyed students on their experiences after initial program implementation. We summarize our experiences implementing the program, provide programmatic evaluation, and make recommendations for other nursing PhD programs interested in implementing a similar mentorship model. A constellation model may be an effective and sustainable model for mentorship, but further research is needed.

Student Nurse Knowledge of and Attitudes Toward Pressure Injury Prevention: How Sufficient Is Undergraduate Education?

OBJECTIVES: To assess the knowledge and attitudes of student nurses regarding evidence-based guidelines for preventing pressure injuries. METHODS: This study used a descriptive research design. The participants included second-, third-, and fourth-year nursing students completing their bachelor's degrees at a faculty of nursing in Turkey. Data collection forms consisted of a student nurse information form, the Pressure Ulcer Prevention Knowledge Assessment Instrument, and the Attitude Towards Pressure Ulcer Prevention Instrument. RESULTS: The overall mean score for knowledge was 49.9% (11.7/26). The highest scores for the instrument's subthemes were for nutrition (72%), and the lowest were for etiology and development (40.1%). The overall mean attitude score was 42.20 ± 2.40, although a statistically significant difference among grades was found (P < .001). The highest mean scores showed agreement among students that pressure injury prevention should be a priority (10.50 ± 1.43). A significant difference was found in the competence subscale according to the number of dressing changes observed and sense of competence in pressure injury care (P = .003). A weak but statistically significant positive relationship was found between knowledge and attitude scores (r = 0.158; 95% confidence interval, .040-.269; P < .001). CONCLUSIONS: This study revealed that certain revisions are needed in the nursing curriculum to improve the knowledge and attitudes of nursing students toward the prevention and care of pressure injuries. More details should be covered in the classroom and laboratories through simulation or clinical practice for improved management of pressure injuries.

Adapting to Racial Trends in the U.S. Population.

Nurse leaders call for more diversity in nursing school students and faculty.