Assessment of nursing students’ research competencies with competency?based education

Introduction There is a preponderance of studies on nurses’ research competency and its benefits to the nursing profession. However, investigations students’ in context competency-based education (CBE) remain underreported. Objective This study investigated predictors associations Saudi competencies using CBE approach. Methods used descriptive, cross-sectional design. A total enumeration sampling or census 347 students from three Arabian state universities who had finished course was used. The 24-item Research Competency Scale for Nursing Students (RCS-N) utilized collect data, which then analyzed chi-squared test logistic regression. Results Most were familiar with process. strong link between age marks obtained course. Age (A+/A) significant competency. Thus, earned A+/A grades times more likely be competent than those lower grades. Similarly, over 20 years are twice as under 20. Conclusion As there few reports competency, helps instructors create relevant intended learning outcomes (ILOs), allowing them assess each step's ILOs efficiently. Additionally, incorporating functionalist, behaviorist, constructivist theories into will beneficial.