Areas of Professional Performance of Nurses Graduated from A Private University in Barranquilla

Abstract

Introduction: Nursing shapes patient care and procedures across all settings. It goes beyond caregiving, covering various domains, always focusing on patients' humanization and well-being. Objective: To identify the work performance areas of nurses graduating from Simón Bolívar University between 2020 and 2022. Materials and Methods: This is a quantitative descriptive study that analyzes the areas of work performance of graduate nurses. A sample of 243 graduates was selected, with a confidence level of 95% and a margin of error of 5%, because of the resource constraints; however, ensuring validity and reliability Results: The findings shows that the areas of performance where nursing graduates excel the most is healthcare, followed by the area of administration and then educational and research areas. Discussion: The investigation suggests that nursing graduates excel mainly in the area of care giving, which is fundamental, and focuses on patient care as stated by H. Henderson by emphasizing on the importance of understanding the physical, mental, sociocultural, and spiritual needs of patients. Conclusion: Graduates from Universidad Privada de Barranquilla can work in hospitals, healthcare facilities, public and private institutions, health education programs, medical-surgical care, in the organization and supervision of health services, teaching, and research.