Intrapartal Competency of Level

II Nursing Students in Misamis

University

Proponents:
Elmedulan, Gina C.
Gimena, Jennifer L.
Girasol, Maricette C.
Lobregas, Chris C.
Mutia, Maricar M.
Taghoy, Sammy B.
 Gender

Male
47.5%
Female
52.5%
 Shift

11PM – 7AM
22.5%

7AM – 3PM
50%

3PM – 11PM
27.5%
Summary
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the
intrapartal competency of level II nursing students in
Misamis University. Specifically, this study sought
answers to the following questions: 1.) What is the
respondents’ profile in terms of gender and shift? 2.) What
is the intrapartal competency of level II nursing students as
to safe and quality nursing care, performs functions during
actual labor, management of resources and environment,
health education, legal responsibility, ethico-moral
responsibility, personal and professional development,
quality improvement, research, records management,
communication and collaboration and teamwork; and 3.) Is
there a significant difference on the level II nursing
students’ intrapartal competency when grouped according
to their profile?
Summary
This study was conducted in the College of Nursing,
Misamis University from February to March 2010.
The respondents of the study were 40 level II nursing
students selected through purposive sampling. A
descriptive type of research was employed. To gather
pertinent data and information, a researcher-made
modified questionnaire was utilized based on the
Board of Nursing Study on the Performance on
Intrapartal Competency among Nursing Students.
Frequency and percentage, average weighted value
and chi-square test were used to treat the data
gathered.
Findings
Hereunder were the salient findings of this study:

1. Majority of the level II nursing students in Misamis University were

females.
2. The largest part of the level II nursing students were assigned at 7am to
3pm or a day shift during their LR/DR exposure.
3. Intrapartal competency of level II nursing students were found to be at a
very satisfactory in terms of safe and quality nursing, performs functions
during actual labor, management of resources and environment, health
education, legal responsibility, ethico-moral responsibility, personal and
professional development, quality improvement, research,
communication, and collaboration and teamwork as shown by the
students’ evaluation on their own performances.
4. Intrapartal competency of level II nursing students were found to be at
an excellent in terms of record management as shown by the students’
evaluation on their own performances.
5. There is no significant difference on the level II nursing students’
intrapartal competency when grouped according to gender and shift.
Conclusions
From the findings of this study, the following conclusions were
drawn:
1. Majority of the level II nursing students were females and were
assigned at 7am to 3pm or a day shift during their LR/DR
exposure.
2. Most of the level II nursing students covered in this study have a
very satisfactory competency during their LR/DR exposure as to
safe and quality nursing, performs functions during actual labor,
management of resources and environment, health education,
legal responsibility, ethico-moral responsibility, personal and
professional development, quality improvement, research,
communication, and collaboration and teamwork. On the other
hand, some of the students have an excellent competency during
their LR/DR exposure as to record management.
3. There is no significant difference on the respondents’ intrapartal
competency when grouped according to their profile.
Recommendations
Based on the findings and conclusions of the study, the
following recommendations are being presented:
1. Even if second year nursing students were good enough in
performing their functions at the delivery room, they could
still aim more in order to obtain the effectiveness of their
duty. They can obtain it if they will exert more effort and be
evaluated accordingly.
2. Although the second year student nurses’ level of
competency had reached a description rating of not less than
“very satisfactory” on each level, there is still a need for
improvement. There are many ways to improve oneself,
which includes following what is ideal and to exercise by
heart the nursing principles as well as the nursing standards
of how things should be done because sometimes actual
setting does not portray what the book recommends.
Recommendations
3. Student nurses who obtained an “Excellent” or “Very Satisfactory” rates
must also be sensitive on each client’s feelings and concerns to be able
not to forget the fact that they are those who judge their care and every
action they take would affect the client’s recovery in some way or
another.
4. In this study, it was proven that females were dominating the course yet
males were also increasing in number implying that all segment of
population were considering nursing as way to achieve higher status in
society. School and college administrators should provide all the means
to improve and develop all aspects of the individual. Providing them
well equipped facilities and better opportunities conducive to learning.
5. Another study on this concern may be undertaken utilizing a larger
population of level II nursing students who have been exposed in the
LR/DR and the assigned clinical instructors. This group of people
would be the subjects of the study to test the significant difference
between the intrapartal competency as perceived by the students
themselves and the clinical instructors rating.