The Influence of Internship Year on Nursing Students’ Perceived Clinical Competence: A Multi-Site Study

This study aimed to explore the level of perceived clinical competence among undergraduate nursing students. was a cross-sectional, comparative, study. Data were collected using Clinical Competence Questionnaire. Study participants included fourth year and internship students attending 1 39 public private programs in Saudi Arabia. A total 244 completed questionnaire. Students reported ability perform some skills settings under supervision. Intern had higher than ( t = 2.792, p < .01). Year education (β .148, .05) gender .190, .01) statistically significant prediction level. The facilitates translation theory into practice, which eventually may improve students’ skills. Improving competencies might actual competencies. Lastly, more qualitative research studies are needed investigate decreased male compared female