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Assertiveness Among Final-Year Nursing Students at SCPM College, Gonda: Impact on Communication and Patient Care

Aspin R , S. Balachandar1 , Aspin R.2

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Journal of Psychiatric Nursing 13(3):p 51-58, September-December 2024. | DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/jpn.2277.9035.13324.1

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S. Balachandar, Aspin R., Assertiveness Among Final-Year Nursing Students at SCPM College, Gonda: Impact on Communication and Patient Care. J Psychiatr Nurs. 2024;13(3):51–58.

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Background: Assertiveness is a critical skill for nursing students, particularly in their final year, as they transition to professional practice. It impacts their ability to communicate effectively, collaborate with healthcare teams, and provide quality patient care. However, assertiveness levels and their influencing factors are often overlooked in nursing education.

Objective: This study aimed to assess the assertiveness levels among final-year nursing students at SCPM College of Nursing, Gonda, identify influencing factors, and evaluate its impact on professional communication and patient care practices.

Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional design was employed with 40 final-year nursing students selected using convenience sampling. Data were collected using the Rathus Assertiveness Schedule (RAS) and a socio-demographic questionnaire. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data.

Results: The study revealed that 25% of students had high assertiveness, 50% moderate, and 25% low. Significant factors influencing assertiveness included age (p=0.032), academic performance (p=0.015), clinical exposure (p=0.042), and parental education (p<0.05). High assertiveness was associated with better professional communication (85%) and patient care (80%), while low assertiveness showed poorer outcomes (30% and 35%, respectively).

Conclusion: The findings highlight the importance of assertiveness in enhancing nursing competencies. Targeted interventions, including assertiveness training and mentorship programs, are recommended to bridge gaps and prepare students for effective professional roles. Further studies are suggested to explore cultural and institutional factors affecting assertiveness in nursing students.

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S. Balachandar, Aspin R., Assertiveness Among Final-Year Nursing Students at SCPM College, Gonda: Impact on Communication and Patient Care. J Psychiatr Nurs. 2024;13(3):51–58.

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AssertivenessNursing StudentsProfessional CommunicationPatient CareRathus Assertiveness Schedule.

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