Understanding the factors contributing to the clinical preparedness of nursing students provides essential information for their successful transition into the workforce. The aims of this study were to examine preparedness for practice with demographic factors, grade point average, and taking care of multiple patient caseloads. This study used a correlational design with 185 prelicensure nursing students in the midwestern United States. The results showed that self-reported clinical preparedness was associated with program type and externship experience. The findings contribute to nursing education by bringing new information that contributes to the understanding of students' preparedness for practice.
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