Table 2

Self-efficacy, clinical learning environment and core nursing competence scores (n=552)

VariableScore rangeMean±SD
Self-efficacy10–4029.71±5.25
Competency Inventory for Nursing Students38–190148.73±22.63
Clinical biomedical science5–2518.10±3.51
General clinical skills6–3022.55±3.97
Critical thinking and reasoning ability3–1510.96±2.16
Care5–2519.71±3.46
Ethics and responsibility14–7057.88±9.29
Lifelong learning5–2519.51±3.38
Clinical learning environment30–150123.02±19.62
Teaching methods5–2520.57±3.53
Teacher quality5–2520.97±3.48
Learning opportunities5–2520.12±3.66
Interpersonal relationships5–2520.57±3.41
Work atmosphere5–2520.58±3.46
Organisational support5–2520.18±3.73