Fig 1.
Conceptual framework of the SCCDP grounded in competency-based education.
This figure presents the conceptual framework of the SCCDP grounded in competency-based education. The framework illustrates the stepwise progression of clinical competency development from the basic stage to the advanced stage for new nurses. Core components include structured educational methods (lectures, practice, and simulation), competency-based assessment, and continuous feedback. Outcomes of the program are evaluated longitudinally at four time points (pre-intervention, immediately post-intervention, and at three and six months post-intervention) to assess changes in basic and advanced clinical knowledge, clinical performance ability, and self-efficacy.
Table 1.
Overview of curriculum content and teaching methods for SCCDP.
Fig 2.
Overall structure and implementation of the SCCDP.
This figure depicts the overall structure and implementation of the SCCDP according to new nurses’ tenure. The program consists of a basic stage and an advanced stage, each integrating lectures, hands-on practice, and simulation-based education. The basic stage focuses on foundational clinical skills and essential hospital competencies, while the advanced stage emphasizes system-based nursing care and emergency response through scenario-based simulations. Expert validation, structured feedback, and sequential delivery of educational sessions are incorporated throughout the program to support progressive competency development.
Table 2.
The general characteristics of the participants (n = 49).
Table 3.
Changes in the effectiveness of stepwise clinical competency development program for new nurses over time (n = 49).