Translation and validation of the Persian version of the Nursing Practice Readiness Scale (NPRS) for new graduate nurses

Abstract Background The clinical readiness of newly graduated nurses is crucial in meeting the growing demand for health services. Consequently, it is essential to develop a scale that accurately evaluates the clinical readiness of these novice nurses. Aim This study aimed to translate and psychomet...

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Main Authors: Amir Jalali, Amirhossein Naghibzadeh, Mohammad Mehdi Mohammadi, Mojgan Rostami, Parnia Kalhory, Nazanin Mardani Taghvostani, Khalil Moradi
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Published: BMC 2024-10-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-024-02434-6
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Amirhossein Naghibzadeh
Mohammad Mehdi Mohammadi
Mojgan Rostami
Parnia Kalhory
Nazanin Mardani Taghvostani
Khalil Moradi
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Amirhossein Naghibzadeh
Mohammad Mehdi Mohammadi
Mojgan Rostami
Parnia Kalhory
Nazanin Mardani Taghvostani
Khalil Moradi
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description Abstract Background The clinical readiness of newly graduated nurses is crucial in meeting the growing demand for health services. Consequently, it is essential to develop a scale that accurately evaluates the clinical readiness of these novice nurses. Aim This study aimed to translate and psychometrically evaluate the Persian version of the Nursing Practice Readiness Scale (NPRS) for new graduate nurses. Methods This methodological and cross-sectional study was conducted on new graduate nurses from June to November 2023 in Kermanshah City, Iran. The translation of the scale was performed using the forward–backward translation method. Construct validity was assessed using Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) with a sample of 180 participants and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) with a sample of 318 participants, both employing the convenience sampling method. The internal consistency of the tool was measured using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient. Additionally, the tool’s reliability was evaluated using the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). The analyses were conducted using SPSS version 27 and LISREL version 8 software. Results The results of EFA and CFA confirmed the tool’s structure, comprising five factors and 35 items. The CFA results showed a well-fitting model (CFI = 0.96, NNFI = 0.96, GFI = 0.893, RMSEA = 0.062, SRMR = 0.049). Pearson’s correlation coefficient indicated a significant relationship between the items, subscales, and the main scale. Additionally, the Cronbach's alpha coefficient of the tool was 0.932, and the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was 0.891(0.724–0.957). Conclusion The Persian version of the Nursing Practice Readiness Scale (NPRS) is a valid and reliable tool, comprising 35 items and five factors. This scale can be effectively used to evaluate the clinical readiness of newly graduated nurses within the Iranian community.
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spelling doaj-art-d221217b2a144be28130d7f10edb49c42025-08-20T02:17:40ZengBMCBMC Nursing1472-69552024-10-0123111610.1186/s12912-024-02434-6Translation and validation of the Persian version of the Nursing Practice Readiness Scale (NPRS) for new graduate nursesAmir Jalali0Amirhossein Naghibzadeh1Mohammad Mehdi Mohammadi2Mojgan Rostami3Parnia Kalhory4Nazanin Mardani Taghvostani5Khalil Moradi6Substance Abuse Prevention Research Center, Research Institute for Health, Kermanshah University of Medical SciencesStudent Research Committee, Kermanshah University of Medical SciencesDepartment of Medical-Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing & Midwifery, Kermanshah University of Medical SciencesDepartment of Emergency and Critical Care Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kermanshah University of Medical SciencesDepartment of Emergency and Critical Care Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kermanshah University of Medical SciencesStudent Research Committee, Kermanshah University of Medical SciencesDepartment of Emergency and Critical Care Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kermanshah University of Medical SciencesAbstract Background The clinical readiness of newly graduated nurses is crucial in meeting the growing demand for health services. Consequently, it is essential to develop a scale that accurately evaluates the clinical readiness of these novice nurses. Aim This study aimed to translate and psychometrically evaluate the Persian version of the Nursing Practice Readiness Scale (NPRS) for new graduate nurses. Methods This methodological and cross-sectional study was conducted on new graduate nurses from June to November 2023 in Kermanshah City, Iran. The translation of the scale was performed using the forward–backward translation method. Construct validity was assessed using Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) with a sample of 180 participants and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) with a sample of 318 participants, both employing the convenience sampling method. The internal consistency of the tool was measured using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient. Additionally, the tool’s reliability was evaluated using the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). The analyses were conducted using SPSS version 27 and LISREL version 8 software. Results The results of EFA and CFA confirmed the tool’s structure, comprising five factors and 35 items. The CFA results showed a well-fitting model (CFI = 0.96, NNFI = 0.96, GFI = 0.893, RMSEA = 0.062, SRMR = 0.049). Pearson’s correlation coefficient indicated a significant relationship between the items, subscales, and the main scale. Additionally, the Cronbach's alpha coefficient of the tool was 0.932, and the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was 0.891(0.724–0.957). Conclusion The Persian version of the Nursing Practice Readiness Scale (NPRS) is a valid and reliable tool, comprising 35 items and five factors. This scale can be effectively used to evaluate the clinical readiness of newly graduated nurses within the Iranian community.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-024-02434-6Newly graduated nursesClinical settingsPsychometricsNursing practice readiness
spellingShingle Amir Jalali
Amirhossein Naghibzadeh
Mohammad Mehdi Mohammadi
Mojgan Rostami
Parnia Kalhory
Nazanin Mardani Taghvostani
Khalil Moradi
Translation and validation of the Persian version of the Nursing Practice Readiness Scale (NPRS) for new graduate nurses
BMC Nursing
Newly graduated nurses
Clinical settings
Psychometrics
Nursing practice readiness
title Translation and validation of the Persian version of the Nursing Practice Readiness Scale (NPRS) for new graduate nurses
title_full Translation and validation of the Persian version of the Nursing Practice Readiness Scale (NPRS) for new graduate nurses
title_fullStr Translation and validation of the Persian version of the Nursing Practice Readiness Scale (NPRS) for new graduate nurses
title_full_unstemmed Translation and validation of the Persian version of the Nursing Practice Readiness Scale (NPRS) for new graduate nurses
title_short Translation and validation of the Persian version of the Nursing Practice Readiness Scale (NPRS) for new graduate nurses
title_sort translation and validation of the persian version of the nursing practice readiness scale nprs for new graduate nurses
topic Newly graduated nurses
Clinical settings
Psychometrics
Nursing practice readiness
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-024-02434-6
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