The educational environment of the undergraduate nursing course from the student perspective

Messas, Jussara Tolardo; Leonello, Valéria Marli; Fernandes, Maria de Fátima Prado; Gonçalves, Gabriela Cristina da Costa; Bucchi, Sarah Marília; Mira, Vera Lucia

doi:10.1590/S0080-623420150000800015

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE • REEUSPRev. esc. enferm. USP 49 (spe 2) • Dec 2015 • https://doi.org/10.1590/S0080-623420150000800015 copy

The educational environment of the undergraduate nursing course from the student perspective

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ABSTRACT

Objective

Evaluate the educational environment of the School of Nursing at the University of São Paulo from the student perspective.

Method

Quantitative approach with exploratory design. The 176 students who participated in the study answered questions ona Likert scale from 1 to 5 to evaluate the educational environment. The data underwent an exploratory factor analysis and inferential statistical tests, while the reliability of the instrument was verified by Cronbach’s Alpha.

Results

The dimensionality analysis established four factors: support for hands-on learning, with a mean score of 3.64; attitudes during learning, mean score of 2.92; learning atmosphere, mean 3.58; and learning weaknesses,mean 3.04.

Conclusion

The most favorable factor of the environment was support for learning. The attitudinal competencies received lower scores, suggesting the need to strengthen these aspects during the undergraduate course.

Nursing Education; Higher Education; Undergraduate Programs in Nursing; Learning; Educational Evaluation

No.	Item	LF	r_it	D	NDNA	A
6	I feel confident about the supervision of the teachers.	0.65	0.53	13.8	18.9	67.4
5	I have been encouraged to participate in work dynamics in the fields of practice.	0.64	0.45	6.3	13.7	80.0
9	The fields have provided conditions for carrying out the activities planned.	0.45	0.45	15.2	16.9	68.0
1	Teachers were present whenever I needed them.	0.42	0.42	24.4	20.3	55.2
22	I feel confident about the supervision of the nurses.	0.31	0.34	10.7	31.8	56.8

No.	Item	LF	r_it	D	NDNA	A
4	I have witnessed the occurrence of situations that disregard ethical aspects of professional practice.	0.65	0.55	29.6	18.3	52.0
23	I notice unethical actions by some teachers.	0.58	0.54	31.8	18.2	50.0
2	I have not always been received very well by the nursing staff in the fields of practice.	0.49	0.36	49.7	8.0	42.3
8	Teachers do not listen to the students.	0.45	0.52	47.4	32.0	20.6
12	Teachers get irritated with the behavior of students.	0.44	0.49	32.0	32.6	35.5
29	The opinion of the students is considered in order to improve the teaching process.	-0.43	0.53	25.7	22.3	52.0
13	Student performance evaluation does not occur continuously.	0.40	0.35	35.4	24.0	40.6
16	Mentoring offers the support that students need.	-0.35	0.39	20.0	24.6	55.4

No.	Item	LF	r_it	D	NDNA	A
42	The learning environment is stimulating.	0.77	0.64	22.8	34.9	42.3
37	This course is meeting my expectations.	0.70	0.57	17.2	19.0	63.8
41	The people of this School are caring.	0.69	0.56	12.6	33.1	54.3
46	This school is welcoming.	0.66	0.52	9.2	22.9	68.0
47	Teachers help me find learning opportunities.	0.63	0.58	6.3	28.0	65.7
36	The reflections promoted in the course have been important in my training.	0.61	0.48	5.2	14.9	79.9
32	The knowledge acquired in previous semesters has facilitated my development in the current semester.	0.60	0.41	4.5	10.9	84.6
40	I have been able to discuss the ethical and legal aspects related to the professional practice.	0.56	0.50	18.2	32.0	49.7
25	The course has provided gradual developmentof my professional identity.	0.53	0.51	2.3	8.5	89.3
39	I have good interactions with the teachers.	0.53	0.45	6.8	24.1	69.0
38	I feel comfortable giving my views during the theoretical and practical classes.	0.52	0.46	25.2	20.6	54.2
11	The classes are held in a pleasant atmosphere.	0.40	0.36	25.3	31.0	43.7
31	Teachers and students respect one another.	0.40	0.48	9.1	19.4	71.4
28	The information given by the School’s employees isconfusing.	-0.33	0.37	41.5	26.1	32.4
10	I have good contact with classmates from other semesters.	0.32	0.31	23.6	17.8	58.7

No.	Item	LF	r_it	D	NDNA	A
20	The content of the courses has been comprehendedby memorization.	0.56	0.39	15.9	33.0	51.1
45	I don’t feel I have leisure time due to fatigue.	0.51	0.34	21.1	16.6	62.2
26	Sometimes I need to carry out activities for which I do not feel prepared.	0.44	0.33	14.7	17.6	67.6
19	I would like to have more access to the School’s labs.	0.44	0.30	4.0	13.6	82.4
15	Many classes are taught exclusively with slide presentation.	0.43	0.28	9.2	6.3	84.5
35	I am not able to make friends in this School.	0.41	0.29	90.0	4.0	5.2
7	The objectives proposed for my professional training are clear.	-0.39	0.40	12.7	15.6	71.7
14	Sometimes I don’t understand why they are teaching certain subjects or techniques.	0.39	0.41	29.5	11.4	59.1
17	I still don’t know what the nurse’s role is.	0.38	0.42	85.7	8.0	6.3
21	Initiative and decision-making are not encouraged by the teachers.	0.37	0.33	63.0	21.0	16.0

Factors	N	M	SD	Standard Error	Confidence Interval 95%		Amplitude
Factors	N	M	SD	Standard Error	Bottom	Top	Min.	Max.
F1	176	3.64	0.60	0.05	3.54	3.72	2.20	5.00
F2	176	2.92	0.69	0.52	2.81	3.01	1.25	4.38
F3	176	3.58	0.51	0.04	3.49	3.65	1.93	4.93
F4	176	3.04	0.49	0.04	2.97	3.12	1.40	4.50

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[1] Correspondence Addressed to: Vera Lucia Mira. Av. Dr. Enéas Carvalho de Aguiar, 419 – Cerqueira César CEP 05403-000 São Paulo, SP. Brazil. vlmirag@usp.br