Original scientific paper
https://doi.org/10.64332/ujbb.25.1.7
Validation of the Croatian Translation of Perceived Professional Preparedness of Senior Nursing Students’ Questionnaire
Katarina Fofić
; University Hospital Centre Zagreb, Croatia
Marin Čargo
orcid.org/0000-0003-0189-4168
; Catholic University of Croatia Zagreb, Croatia University Department of Nursing
Ivica Matić
orcid.org/0000-0003-4334-1158
; Catholic University of Croatia Zagreb, Croatia University Department of Nursing
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* Corresponding author.
Abstract
Background: Numerous studies highlight the importance of monitoring the preparedness of fi nal-year nursing students for entry into the profession. Although various questionnaires assessing professional preparedness among students have been developed, most of them have not yet been translated into Croatian or validated for use among Croatian nursing students. Aim: The aim of this study was to present the Croatian translation of the Perceived Professional Preparedness of Nursing Students Questionnaire (PPPNS), evaluate its construct validity, and determine its reliability for application among Croatian nursing students in their fi nal year of study. Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted among 200 fi nal-year students of Bachelor of Nursing (BN) and Master of Nursing (MN) studies. Data were collected using the Professional Preparedness of Nursing Students questionnaire during January 2024. Confi rmatory factor analysis was performed. Results: The initial 19-item model did not demonstrate satisfactory fi t indices; therefore, four items with low factor loadings were removed. After revision, the modifi ed 15-item questionnaire demonstrated good psychometric properties with acceptable model fi t indices and high overall internal consistency. Conclusion: The results indicate that the Croatian version of the PPPNS-15 questionnaire is a reliable and valid instrument for assessing nursing students’ perceived preparedness for independent clinical practice. Its use can signifi cantly contribute to enhancing the quality of nursing education for future nurses in Croatia.
Keywords
professional preparedness; students; nursing; PPPNS
Hrčak ID:
334394
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Publication date:
2.6.2025.
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