Cross-sectional study identifies professional commitment and values as key predictors of readiness in nursing students, suggesting educational reforms.
Key Points
Higher professional readiness levels are observed in female nursing students compared to male students.
Path analysis indicates professional commitment and values together account for 34% of professional readiness variance.
Significant factors impacting nursing students' readiness include income level and motivations for choosing nursing.
Statistical methods used include t tests, ANOVA, and path analysis to evaluate data collected from 206 students.