1University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, Department of Health Promotion and Development, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
*Corresponding author: Kathleen G Hopkins, Assistant Professor, Carlow University, School of Health and Wellness, Department of Nursing, 101 Curran Hall, 3333 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213; 412-578-8805 (phone); 412-578-1313 (Fax); e-mail kathleen.g.hopkins@gmail.com.
Online published on 6 May, 2016.
There are limited high-fidelity simulation (HFS) framework-based tools for evaluating students’ self-efficacy (SE) while assess signs and symptoms to determine when specific nursing interventions are needed to promote positive patient outcomes.
To develop and test psychometrics of Self-Efficacy in Assessment Tool (SEAT) within a HFS environment.
During a five year period, over 800 sophomore nursing students completed SEAT pre-and post-HFS. Factor structure and reliability were assessed using principal components analysis (PCA) and Cronbach's Alpha, respectively.
The PCA identified two factors, labeled SE to Assess (pre-α=.871 and post-α=.904) and SE to Assess and Intervene (pre-α=.855 and post-α=.868).
Although limited in construct validity, the SEAT was found to be a reliable tool for use in testing SE of undergraduate nursing students in HFS.
Self-efficacy, nursing, education, simulation, psychometric
