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Factors Influencing Problem Solving Abilities of Freshmen Nursing Students

Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Administration 2010;16(2):190-197.
Published online: June 30, 2010

1Instructor, Department of Nursing, Gwang-Ju Health College University, Korea.

Correspondence: Kim, Yun Min. Department of Nursing, Gwang-Ju Health College University, 683-3, Shinchang-dong, Gwangsan-gu, Gwang-ju 506-701, Korea. Tel: 82-62-958-7687, Fax: 82-62-958-7685, kym@ghc.ac.kr
• Received: May 4, 2010   • Revised: June 11, 2010   • Accepted: June 19, 2010

Copyright © 2010 Korean Academy of Nursing Administration

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  • Purpose
    The purpose of this study was to investigate factors which influence freshmen nursing students' problem solving abilities.
  • Method
    The data were collected from 119 students by means of self-reported questionnaires measuring problem solving abilities, critical thinking disposition, and self-directed learning, on March 7th and 11th, 2010.
  • Result
    For problem solving ability categories, the level of problem discovery was the highest followed by solution plan, problem definition, solution evaluation and solution implementation. The influencing factors on problem solving abilities of nursing students were critical thinking disposition, self-directed learning and gender.
  • Conclusion
    Using the results of this study as a foundation, nursing education curriculum should be comprised of critical thinking skills and self-directed skills for the improvement of nursing students' problem solving abilities. It is also recommended that further studies be conducted in order to investigate comprehensive curriculum designs that allow for maximum accumulation of these proficiencies.
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  • 12. Kim KK, Yoon J, Choi KY, Park SY, Bae JH. The effect of interdisciplinary cooperation project learning on communication, problem-solving and self-directed learning ability of university students. J Korean Acad Soc Nurs Educ. 2008;14(2):252-261.
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  • 18. Min J, Seo E, Shin J, Jin S, Choi Y. A study on thinking development programs for enhancing problem solving ability. J Sch Psychol Learn Consult. 2009;1(1):35-54.
  • 19. Oh W. Factors influencing self-directedness in learning of nursing students. J Korean Acad Nurs. 2002;32(5):684-693.
  • 20. Park J, Lee E, Bae SH. Factors influencing learning achievement of nursing students in e-learning. J Korean Acad Nurs. 2010;40(2):182-190.
  • 21. Park MH. The effects of a PBL(problem-based learning) on the problem solving ability of students by their self directed learning ability levels. 2003;Chung-Buk, Korean National University of Education. Unpublished master's thesis.
  • 22. Park SY. A study on the relationships of goal orientation, self-regulated learning, and academic achievement. 2000;Seoul, Unpublished master's thesis. Sookmyung Women's University.
  • 23. Shin KR, Ha JY, Kim KH. A longitudinal study of critical thinking dispositions & critical thinking skills in baccalaureate nursing students. J Korean Acad Nurs. 2005;35(2):382-389.
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  • 25. Tiwari A, Lai P, So M, Yuen K. A comparison of the effects of problem-based learning and lecturing on the development of students' critical thinking. Med Educ. 2006;40(6):547-554.
  • 26. Wilkinson JM. Nursing process and critical thinking. 2007;4th ed. New Jersey, Prentice Hall.
  • 27. Williams B. Self direction in a problem based learning program. Nurse Educ Today. 2004;24(4):277-285.
  • 28. Woo OH. The effects of a PBL on the problem solving process of students by their meta-cognitive levels. 2000;Chung-Buk, Korean National University of Education. Unpublished master's thesis.
  • 29. Yang SH, Lee O, Lee WS, Yoon J, Park C, Lee SJ. Critical disposition and clinical competency in 3 nursing colleges with different education methods. J Korean Acad Soc Nurs Educ. 2009;15(2):149-158.
  • 30. Yang S, Jung D. A study on the critical thinking disposition about student nurse. J Korean Acad Adult Nurs. 2004;16(1):156-165.
  • 31. Yoo KO. A study on the self-direction of adult learners and its demographic and socio-psychological variables. 1997;Seoul, Seoul National University. Unpublished doctoral dissertation.
  • 32. Yoon J. Development of an instrument for the measurement of critical thinking disposition in nursing. 2004;Seoul, The Catholic University of Korea. Unpublished doctoral dissertation.
Table 1
Characteristics of subjects (n=119)
jkana-16-190-i001.jpg
Table 2
Problem solving ability, critical thinking disposition, and self-directed learning of subjects (n=119)
jkana-16-190-i002.jpg
Table 3
The correlations of age, critical thinking disposition, self-directed learning and problem solving ability of subjects (n=119)
jkana-16-190-i003.jpg

*p< .05, **p< .01, ***p< .001

Table 4
Contributing factors of problem solving ability (n=119)
jkana-16-190-i004.jpg

Figure & Data

Table 1
Characteristics of subjects (n=119)
jkana-16-190-i001.jpg
Table 2
Problem solving ability, critical thinking disposition, and self-directed learning of subjects (n=119)
jkana-16-190-i002.jpg
Table 3
The correlations of age, critical thinking disposition, self-directed learning and problem solving ability of subjects (n=119)
jkana-16-190-i003.jpg

*p< .05, **p< .01, ***p< .001

Table 4
Contributing factors of problem solving ability (n=119)
jkana-16-190-i004.jpg

References

  • 1. American Association of Colleges of Nursing. The essentials of baccalaureate education for professional nursing practice. 1998;Washington, DC, Author.
  • 2. American Association of Colleges of Nursing. The essentials of baccalaureate education for professional nursing practice. 2008;Washington DC, Authors.
  • 3. Bae Y, Lee S, Kim M, Sun K. Effects of PBL on self-directed learning and critical thinking disposition of nursing students. J Korean Acad Soc Nurs Educ. 2005;11(2):184-190.
  • 4. Baumberger-Henry M. Cooperative learning and case study: does the combination improve students' perception of problem-solving and decision making skills? Nurse Educ Today. 2005;25:238-246.
  • 5. Choi GS. A study on the relationship of learner variables to self-directed learning. 1999;Seoul, Hong Ik University of Korea. Unpublished Master's thesis.
  • 6. Choi H. The effects of PBL(Problem-Based Learning) on the metacognition, critical thinking, and problem solving process of nursing students. J Korean Acad Nurs. 2004;34(5):712-721.
  • 7. Cohen J. Statistical power for the behavioral sciences. 1988;2nd ed. Hillsdale, NJ, Lawrence Erlbaum Associates Inc.
  • 8. Han S. The relationship between academic motivation and self-directed learning among adult learners. J Learn Cent Curric Instr. 2007;7(2):355-374.
  • 9. Hoyt P. An international approach to problem solving for better health nursing™(PSBHN). Int Nurs Rev. 2007;54:100-106.
  • 10. Jang KS, Kim NY, Ryu SY, Kim YM, Chung KH. Effects of collaborative learning on problem-solving processes according the level of metacognition in clinical practice of nursing management. J Korean Acad Nurs Adm. 2007;13(2):191-198.
  • 11. Kim A, Kim N, Kim T, Lee S, Jung H. Research on the national standards of life competencies and quality management for learning system. 2003;Seoul, Korean Educational Development Institute.
  • 12. Kim KK, Yoon J, Choi KY, Park SY, Bae JH. The effect of interdisciplinary cooperation project learning on communication, problem-solving and self-directed learning ability of university students. J Korean Acad Soc Nurs Educ. 2008;14(2):252-261.
  • 13. Kim MJ. An inquiry into learner factors influencing the self-leadership development of university students. 2007;Seoul, Ewha Women University. Unpublished doctoral dissertation.
  • 14. Kim SH, Kim DK. Effects of problem-based learning on learning motivation, self-directed learning capabilities in dental hygiene students education. J Korean Acad Dent Health. 2009;33(1):82-89.
  • 15. Lee MB, Brysiewicz P. Enhancing problem solving and nursing diagnosis in year III bachelor of nursing students. Nurse Educ Today. 2009;29(4):389-397.
  • 16. Lee S, Chang Y, Lee H, Park K. A study on the development of life-skills: communication, problem solving and self-directed learning. 2003;Seoul, Korean Educational Development Institute.
  • 17. Miller MA, Babcock DE. Critical thinking applied to nursing. 1996;2nd ed. St. Louis, Mosby.
  • 18. Min J, Seo E, Shin J, Jin S, Choi Y. A study on thinking development programs for enhancing problem solving ability. J Sch Psychol Learn Consult. 2009;1(1):35-54.
  • 19. Oh W. Factors influencing self-directedness in learning of nursing students. J Korean Acad Nurs. 2002;32(5):684-693.
  • 20. Park J, Lee E, Bae SH. Factors influencing learning achievement of nursing students in e-learning. J Korean Acad Nurs. 2010;40(2):182-190.
  • 21. Park MH. The effects of a PBL(problem-based learning) on the problem solving ability of students by their self directed learning ability levels. 2003;Chung-Buk, Korean National University of Education. Unpublished master's thesis.
  • 22. Park SY. A study on the relationships of goal orientation, self-regulated learning, and academic achievement. 2000;Seoul, Unpublished master's thesis. Sookmyung Women's University.
  • 23. Shin KR, Ha JY, Kim KH. A longitudinal study of critical thinking dispositions & critical thinking skills in baccalaureate nursing students. J Korean Acad Nurs. 2005;35(2):382-389.
  • 24. Taylor C. Clinical problem solving in nursing: insights from the literature. J Adv Nurs. 2000;31(4):842-849.
  • 25. Tiwari A, Lai P, So M, Yuen K. A comparison of the effects of problem-based learning and lecturing on the development of students' critical thinking. Med Educ. 2006;40(6):547-554.
  • 26. Wilkinson JM. Nursing process and critical thinking. 2007;4th ed. New Jersey, Prentice Hall.
  • 27. Williams B. Self direction in a problem based learning program. Nurse Educ Today. 2004;24(4):277-285.
  • 28. Woo OH. The effects of a PBL on the problem solving process of students by their meta-cognitive levels. 2000;Chung-Buk, Korean National University of Education. Unpublished master's thesis.
  • 29. Yang SH, Lee O, Lee WS, Yoon J, Park C, Lee SJ. Critical disposition and clinical competency in 3 nursing colleges with different education methods. J Korean Acad Soc Nurs Educ. 2009;15(2):149-158.
  • 30. Yang S, Jung D. A study on the critical thinking disposition about student nurse. J Korean Acad Adult Nurs. 2004;16(1):156-165.
  • 31. Yoo KO. A study on the self-direction of adult learners and its demographic and socio-psychological variables. 1997;Seoul, Seoul National University. Unpublished doctoral dissertation.
  • 32. Yoon J. Development of an instrument for the measurement of critical thinking disposition in nursing. 2004;Seoul, The Catholic University of Korea. Unpublished doctoral dissertation.

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Characteristics of subjects (n=119)

Problem solving ability, critical thinking disposition, and self-directed learning of subjects (n=119)

The correlations of age, critical thinking disposition, self-directed learning and problem solving ability of subjects (n=119)

*p< .05, **p< .01, ***p< .001

Contributing factors of problem solving ability (n=119)

Table 1 Characteristics of subjects (n=119)

Table 2 Problem solving ability, critical thinking disposition, and self-directed learning of subjects (n=119)

Table 3 The correlations of age, critical thinking disposition, self-directed learning and problem solving ability of subjects (n=119)

*p< .05, **p< .01, ***p< .001

Table 4 Contributing factors of problem solving ability (n=119)

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