The mediating role of self-efficacy between social acuity and clinical competence among nursing students: A cross-sectional study

Key Points

• Clinical competence improves with higher self-efficacy among nursing students, suggesting vital links in education.
• Significant correlation observed with a p-value of less than 0.05 in this research sample.
• Cross-sectional study assessed relationships between self-efficacy, social acuity, and clinical skills in nursing education.
• Supports integrating self-efficacy training into nursing curricula to enhance overall competence and efficacy.