Methods: This three-year experimental study is divided into two phases. In the first phase, a mixed-methods approach will be used. During this phase, a mobile application based on the Career Planning Model will be developed, followed by a pilot study to perform user testing and evaluate usability. The second phase will employ a prospective, double-blind randomized controlled trial (RCT) design, utilizing the nursing career planning application developed in the first phase for a six-month intervention study. A total of 108 senior-year nursing students (54 in the intervention group and 54 in the control group) will be invited to participate inthe study.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
TRIPLE
Enrollment
148
Career planning action application for nursing students (6 months)
Chang Gung University
Taoyuan, Guishan, Taiwan
career self-efficacy score
This study will use the Career Decision Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form (CDMSE-SF) to evaluate nursing students' confidence in their ability to successfully perform career decision-making tasks and overcome barriers related to career decision-making.
Time frame: To evaluate the trajectory of outcomes at different time points, data will be collected in five waves: before the intervention and at 0, 3, 6, and 12 months post-intervention.
career planning behaviors
This study will use the Career Planning Scale to assess nursing students' readiness for the career planning process, reflecting their level of career maturity.
Time frame: To evaluate the trajectory of outcomes at different time points, data will be collected in five waves: before the intervention and at 0, 3, 6, and 12 months post-intervention.
career resilience
This study will use the Adolescent Career Resilience Scale (ACRS) to assess nursing students' career resilience.
Time frame: To evaluate the trajectory of outcomes at different time points, data will be collected in five waves: before the intervention and at 0, 3, 6, and 12 months post-intervention.
professional identity
This study will use the Nurses' Professional Identity Scale to assess nursing students' professional identity.
Time frame: To evaluate the trajectory of outcomes at different time points, data will be collected in five waves: before the intervention and at 0, 3, 6, and 12 months post-intervention.
nursing career persistence intentions.
Career persistence intention will be measured using a single-item 10-point Numeric Rating Scale (NRS): "I intend to continue pursuing a career in nursing," with 1 indicating strongly disagree and 10 indicating strongly agree.
Time frame: To evaluate the trajectory of outcomes at different time points, data will be collected in five waves: before the intervention and at 0, 3, 6, and 12 months post-intervention.
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