Implementation of the Small Group Discussion Method in the Learning Process with the Results of Nurse Competency Test in Akademi Keperawatan Sehat Binjai 2019

Abstract

Objects: To analyses implementation of the small group discussion method in the learning process withresults of nurse competency test.Method: The study was analytic with a cross-sectional approach. The samples were thirty-two selected bysaturated sampling with inclusion criteria. Data were collected using a questionnaire and analysis using thespearman correlation test.Result: There was a statistically significant correlation between the implementation of the small groupdiscussion method in the learning process with the results of the nurse competency test (p<0.001).Conclusion: The learning method of small group discussion can improve student learning abilities in thefield of nursing services and the competence of nurses will have an impact on performance which will ensurethe quality of nursing services where nurses work.