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KMID : 1002520160100030213
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Korean Journal of Health Service Management
2016 Volume.10 No. 3 p.213 ~ p.222
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Mediating Effect of Satisfaction with Clinical Practice on the Relation between Satisfaction with Major and Career Preparation Behavior of Nursing Students
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Chae Min-Jeong
Jung Hyo-Ju
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Abstract
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Objectives : This study identified the mediating effect of satisfaction with clinical practice on the relation between nursing students' satisfaction with major and career preparation behavior.
Methods : Study participants were 454 nursing students with a clinical practice experiences who were enrolled as members of two university in Korea. Data were collected with self-report questionnaire and analyzed with SPSS 19.0 program.
Results : Satisfaction with major was positively correlated with career preparation behavior, and satisfaction with clinical practice was also positively associated with career preparation. A mediating effect of satisfaction with clinical practice was found in the relation between satisfaction with major and career preparation behavior.
Conclusions : Universities and departments should provide much effort and support for the development of clinical practice experience curriculum and hands-on training that are appropriate for the students' level and interests so that their outcomes can be connected to the career preparation behavior.
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KEYWORD
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Nursing Students, Career, Behavior, Satisfaction
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