Post Baccalaureate Residency Training Program: An Evaluation of 5-year Performance

Abstract

This retrospective and cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate the post baccalaureate residency training program using the evaluation frameworks of Stufflebeam’s CIPP Model and Kirkpatrick’s Model. Retrospective data covering the period from 2018 to 2023 were gathered from the program’s database, involving 422 participants. Additionally, cross-sectional descriptive data using questionnaire were collected from 291 respondents, including nursing administrators, unit-based clinical nurse educators, and nurse preceptors. Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, ANOVA, and paired t-tests. The findings regarding program context, input, and processes consistently revealed a high to exceptionally high level of appropriateness. In terms of program products, trainees reported moderate to high levels of satisfaction. All participants successfully met competency standards in their respective specialties, achieving a 100% pass rate. Post-training, there was a significant improvement in specialized nursing competencies, and this positive trend persisted at the 6-month follow-up, with statistically significant changes in behavior (p < .05). Job confidence levels showed a substantial increase, while job-related stress significantly decreased (p < .05). The findings of this study can serve as initial data for nursing departments seeking to collaborate with educational institutions in the planning for appropriate curriculum development by considering factors such as context, input, processes, and outcomes.