03469naa a2200385Ia 4500003000400000005001700004008004100021040005900062050004600121099000800167100004300175245018700218264005900405300006400464336002600528337002800554338002700582502009100609504005600700520151700756650004102273650003402314650005402348650005202402650006102454658007502515700004702590700004502637700004402682700004802726700004202774942005702816999001502873952019502888OSt20260429105636.0260429s2017    xx            000 0 und d  aFoundation UniversitybEngcFoundation Universityerda  a(CON-Th)  LG 221 D35 N87bA5 N87 2025 O37  a799  aOira, Kristine Grace Z.91517eauthor.10aThe perception of novice nurses in integrating theoretical knowledge into practical setting /cby Kristine Grace Z. Oira, Khloe Miles P. Palencia, Eunice Jane O. Pinero, and [others]  aDumaguete CitybFoundation Uiniversity, c2025.42025.  a97 leaves :bill. (chiefly color) ;c28 cm.3thesisfleaves  2rdacontentatextbtxt  2rdamediaaunmediatedbn  3rdacarrieravolumebnc  aUndergraduate thesis (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) - - Foundation University, 2025.  aIncludes bibliographical references and appendices.  aAbstract
Starting a career in nursing can be both exciting and overwhelming, especially when
newly graduated nurses enter clinical settings and realize that applying what they
learned in school is not always as straightforward as expected.
This study aims to explore novice nurses' perception in integration of theoretical
knowledge into their actual nursing practice.
Using a descriptive-correlational design, the study gathered data from 100 novice nurses
working in various healthcare institutions in Dumaguete City. A survey questionnaire
was used to assess five key areas such as knowledge, practice, environment, learning, and
demographic background.
The results showed that while novice nurses generally feel confident in their theoretical
knowledge particularly in areas like evidence-based care and critical thinking, many still
face challenges when trying to put that knowledge into action. Interestingly, they rated
the support from their clinical environment and the opportunities for continuous
learning quite positively, suggesting that the environment does play an important role in
helping them adapt.
The findings highlight that bridging the gap between theory and practice isn't just about
what nurses know, it's also about where they work, who mentors them, and how
supported they feel. This study calls for stronger mentorship programs, clearer clinical
guidelines, and more hands-on learning opportunities to help novice nurses transition
smoothly and confidently into professional practice.  aNursing students xAttitudes.914192  aNurses xTraining of. 915516  aClinical competence 915517xStudy and teaching.   aNursing education 914619xPractical training.   aCritical thinking 913723xStudy and teaching xNursing.  aNursing Research 2 (RLE) :bNursing, Bachelor of Science in ;cNUR 107  aPalencia, Khloe Miles P.eco-author915539  aPinero, Eunice Jane O.eco-author915540  aQuibedo, Clelia Marieeco-author915541  aRicablanca, Roehn Mabe E.eco-author915542  aSabandal, Rosell T.eco-author915543  2lcccTHh LG 221 D35 N87iA5 N87 2025 O37k(CON-Th)   c5857d5857  00102lcc40748NFICaFOUNDATIONbFOUNDATIONcMAIN-UGThed2026-04-29eDonatedl0o(CON-Th) LG 221 D35 N87 A5 N87 2025 O37p0352026007005r2026-04-29 10:58:00w2026-04-29yTHkCON-Th-2026006