Path inspection
| Path | Unstandardised regression coefficient | Standardised regression coefficient | SE | Critical ratio | P value |
| Clinical learning environment → self-efficacy | 0.847 | 0.555 | 0.057 | 14.832 | <0.001 |
| Self-efficacy → core nursing competence | 0.269 | 0.479 | 0.023 | 11.713 | <0.001 |
| Clinical learning environment → core nursing competence | 0.270 | 0.315 | 0.035 | 7.737 | <0.001 |
The arrow symbol (→) denotes the hypothesised path direction (independent variable → dependent variable), based on the SEM analysis.