Competency-based Transition Training Program for Internship Nursing Students regarding COVID-19 Variant using Benner’s Model

Background : Globe spread of Covid-19 had a momentous consequence on people of all nations, races, and socio-economic groups. Likewise, the rigorousness of the illness’s incidence has increased melodramatically and challenged the responsibilities of nursing profession for keeping the population health. The present study aimed to assess competency-based transition training program for internship nursing students regarding COVID-19 variant using Benner’s Model Methods : A quasi-experimental design was used in this study. The study was conducted at 15 May Isolation Hospital Out-Patient Clinic, Egypt. A convenient sample that included 50 of internship nursing students. Tools: Two tools were used as Structured Interview that covers four parts as Part I: demographic characteristic, part II: internship nursing students' knowledge part III: internship nursing students' attitude, part IV: reported usual practices and 2 nd tool of Observational Checklist that cover one part as Benner's Model competency skills stage in (pre and post). Results: This study showed statistically significant improvement in internship nursing students' knowledge, attitude, usual reported practices and competency skills (45.68±6.84 to 90.80±11.50) (58.00±9.37 to 79.67±2.83) (54.74±7.93 to 68.37±1.15) (48.66±3.8673.60±5.17), respectively pre vs. post program with (p<0.05). Conclusio n: The current study revealed importance of competency-based program for internship nursing students to improve their knowledge, reported practices, attitude and competency skills. Recommendation: Adopting of competency-based transition training program for nurses in different health care setting.