Political Competencies Necessary for Education Programs in Prelicensure Nursing Education: Survey Results Using the Delphi Technique

Objectives: To clarify the priorities among political competencies to be fostered in nursing students during Prelicensure Nursing Education.Method: Web surveys (through SurveyMonkey) using the Delphi technique were conducted three times to faculty members teaching nursing administration or nursing policy courses at 284 universities.Participants were instructed to answer 77 items across eight categories regarding policy competencies in terms of their priorities in learning during Prelicensure Nursing Education by seven-point scale.Results: 35 responded to all three survey.The highest priorities were "have a keen interest in social issues," "learn laws related to nursing practice," "notice changes in medical care and patient awareness with reference to changes in society," "keep relevant issues in mind and ponder for the solution," and "be mindful and reflect on one's own speech and behavior."On the other hand, priority was low on having knowledge of economics, knowledge of political science, etc.Conclusion: This study's results highlight the significance of establishing an education system of basic political competencies with high priorities regarding knowledge, awareness, and attitudes that lay the foundation for political thinking in students at nursing colleges.