Open AccessImpact of basic civility techniques on satisfaction in a nursing course
Author(s) -
Sally J. Rogers
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of nursing education and practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1925-4059
pISSN - 1925-4040
DOI - 10.5430/jnep.v12n7p8
Subject(s) - civility , nursing , nursing research , medical education , incivility , nurse education , descriptive research , course (navigation) , medicine , psychology , sociology , political science , social psychology , engineering , social science , politics , law , aerospace engineering
Background and objective: Uncivil student behaviors witnessed in nursing courses have been linked to uncivil clinical behaviors when students graduate and begin practice in the hospital setting. This can result in less than favorable patient outcomes. Hence the importance of building civility in nursing education. This study explored student satisfaction related to basic civility strategies implemented in an entry level nursing course.Methods: This descriptive study utilized course evaluations to measure and compare student satisfaction before and after implementing basic civility techniques in an entry level nursing course. The university Institutional Review Board (IRB) reviewed and approved this project.Results: The overall evaluation score was significantly different from the fall semester to the spring semester, U = 223.0, p = .004.Conclusions: Basic civility techniques add to the course satisfaction as reported by students.