Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this study is to determine the level of achievement of undergraduate program outputs of student and newly graduated nursing students.

Methods: This research was conducted as a descriptive study with 108 students (juniors=54, seniors=37, newly graduated=17). To collect data the study used a personal information form determining the sociodemographic characteristics of the students, a bachelor’s degree nursing program assessment scale (BNPAS), and an evaluation form assessing the students’ level of achievement in the nursing department program.

Results: In the study, the mean score of the students’ level of achievement in the nursing department program outcomes was 59.35±12.23 for junior students (n=54), 59.62±11.28 for senior students (n=37), and 62.29±9.67 for newly graduated students (n=17). The total mean score of the students was 76.61±22.11. A positive and highly significant correlation was determined between the students’ mean scores in achieving the program outcomes and their BNPAS and sub-dimension mean scores (p<0.05).

Recommendations and Conclusion: The study found the achievement level of the nursing students in the program to be good. The study also found that the students evaluated the nursing program to be preparing them sufficiently to enter the nursing profession.