Facility Availability and Clinical Practice in Nursing Education in a Private College in Iloilo

Abstract

The transition from theoretical nursing education in the classroom to actual clinical practice required not only knowledge but also competence, confidence, and adequate institutional support. The availability of learning facilities played a crucial role in strengthening students' clinical abilities and supporting the integration of theory into practice. The study aimed to determine the level of facility availability and clinical practice and examine the relationship between these variables among Bachelor of Science in Nursing students in a Private College in Iloilo City. A descriptive-correlational research design was utilized involving 305 Level 2 to Level 4 nursing students selected through stratified sampling. The data collected were collected using an adopted questionnaire measuring facility availability and a researcher-made instrument assessing clinical practice. Ethical clearance was secured prior to data collection to ensure voluntary participation, confidentiality, and protection of the respondents’ rights. Findings revealed that Facility Availability was generally perceived as moderate to high, although certain areas such as classroom infrastructure required improvement. Clinical practice was likewise rated moderate to high, with motivation, confidence, and critical thinking identified as strong indicators, while exposure to varied clinical cases received lower ratings. A significant moderate positive relationship was found between facility availability and clinical practice, indicating that improved facilities were associated with better clinical outcomes. Strengthening institutional facilities can enhance students' clinical competence and support the overall quality of nursing education.