Knowledge of Intravenous Injection, Self-Confidence, Performance Ability and Critical Thinking Disposition in Korean Nursing Student

Abstract

This study is a cross-sectional study conducted to identify the convergence relationship peripheral intravenous (IV) injection knowledge, self-confidence, performance, and critical thinking disposition in Korean nursing students. Participations were satisfied with practice lecture showed higher score in self-confidence and critical thinking disposition for intravenous (IV) injection. Also, participations were interested in practice lecture showed higher score in self-confidence and critical thinking disposition. There was a significantly positive correlation between self-confidence and performance. Also, critical thinking disposition correlated with self-confidence. In order to improving nursing practice for IV injection of Korean nurse students, it is necessary to develop education program for improving their self-confidence, performance and critical thinking disposition.