PURPOSE: This study aimed to determine the relationship between problem-solving and nursing process application skills of nursing. METHODS: This is a longitudinal and correlational study. The sample included 71 students. An information form, Problem-Solving Inventory, and nursing processes the students presented at the end of clinical courses were used for data collection. FINDINGS: Although there was no significant relationship between problem-solving skills and nursing process grades, improving problem-solving skills increased successful grades. CONCLUSIONS: Problem-solving skills and nursing process skills can be concomitantly increased. CLINICAL REVELANCE: Students were suggested to use critical thinking, practical approaches, and care plans, as well as revising nursing processes in order to improve their problem-solving skills and nursing process application skills.
PURPOSE: This study aimed to determine the relationship between problem-solving and nursing process application skills of nursing. METHODS: This is a longitudinal and correlational study. The sample included 71 students. An information form, Problem-Solving Inventory, and nursing processes the students presented at the end of clinical courses were used for data collection. FINDINGS: Although there was no significant relationship between problem-solving skills and nursing process grades, improving problem-solving skills increased successful grades. CONCLUSIONS: Problem-solving skills and nursing process skills can be concomitantly increased. CLINICAL REVELANCE: Students were suggested to use critical thinking, practical approaches, and care plans, as well as revising nursing processes in order to improve their problem-solving skills and nursing process application skills.