What type of study is this?

This is a Validation Study study.

What question did this study set out to answer?

The study aims to investigate the leadership competencies of Saudi nursing graduates and evaluate their readiness for professional practice.

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Cross-sectional study shows leadership skills enhance practice readiness in Saudi nursing graduates, suggesting a need for better training.

The study aims to investigate the leadership competencies of Saudi nursing graduates and evaluate their readiness for professional practice.
Cross-sectional design involving 125 graduates from a governmental nursing institution
Utilized a validated 40-item leadership competency instrument and a 22-item practice readiness scale
Data analyzed using Spearman’s correlation and chi-square tests to identify factors affecting readiness.
Leadership competencies positively correlated with practice readiness (r = 0.76–0.82, p < 0.001)
Interpersonal collaboration (r = 0.81) and problem-solving (r = 0.79) were identified as significant predictors
Graduates with skills in conflict resolution and patient advocacy reported higher levels of readiness.

Alenezi et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional study shows leadership skills enhance practice readiness in Saudi nursing graduates, suggesting a need for better training.