Journal article
Development and Psychometric Assessment of the Nursing Competence Self-Efficacy Scale.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The study aim was to develop and psychometrically assess an instrument to measure baccalaureate nursing students' self-efficacy for practice competence. Social cognitive theory includes the construct of self-efficacy and supports this study.
METHOD: Before the Nursing Competence Self-Efficacy Scale (NCSES) was administered to senior nursing students (N = 252), nursing experts in research, practice, instrument development, and …
Authors
Kennedy E; Murphy GT; Misener RM; Alder R
Journal
Journal of Nursing Education, Vol. 54, No. 10, pp. 550–558
Publisher
SLACK
Publication Date
October 2015
DOI
10.3928/01484834-20150916-02
ISSN
0148-4834