Professional Grade Research Articles

Reform of four-dimensional integration curriculum system of “on-the-job competition certificate” for new engineering electronic information majors

Since the beginning of 2021, the importance of the development of “Industrial Internet” and “Metauniverse” has been mentioned many times in many important documents such as the outline of the 14th Five-Year Plan and the 2021 government work report. Under the background that the industrial Internet has replaced the consumer Internet as the main direction, with the change of digital electronic information technology and the huge demand of the market, the new engineering electronic information specialty will face great opportunities and challenges. Education needs to cultivate a large number of differentiated talents and individualized skilled talents. Therefore, vocational education is the guarantee of social talents in the process of promoting modern industrialization. Therefore, it is necessary to focus on the major strategy set by the state, closely connect with industrial upgrading, grasp the trend of technological change, promote the integration of production and education, and thoroughly implement the vocational skill grade certificate system. Moreover, the comprehensive education mechanism of “post-class competition certificate” should be promoted. Under the above background, aiming at the demand of electronic information major in new engineering, this paper puts forward the curriculum system reform of “post-class competition certificate”, and analyzes the practice process. On this basis, it completes the integration of teaching content and post work cases, realizes the docking of teaching mode and post work process, and finally realizes the matching of course examination and professional grade certificate standard. Besides, it can also improve curriculum resources, improve the composition of teaching staff, create high-quality curriculum training conditions, etc., and finally promote the rapid development of electronic information industry.

Analysis of the Current Status and Influencing Factors of Deep Vein Thrombosis Knowledge and Prevention Practices among Orthopedic Nurses in Western Guangxi

Objective: To investigate the current status of deep vein thrombosis knowledge and prevention practice of orthopedic nurses in western Guangxi, and to analyze its influencing factors, so as to provide reference strategies and empirical evidence for the training and VTE management of nurses in the future. Methods: From July to August 2023, a questionnaire survey was conducted on 250 orthopedic nurses in western Guangxi using the Chinese version of the deep vein thrombosis risk knowledge and prevention practice evaluation questionnaire. Results: A total of 250 nurses were surveyed, and the total score of DVT knowledge and prevention practice was (92.31±6.33), which was at a medium level overall. The score of deep vein thrombosis knowledge was (28.96±2.17), which was at a good level, and the score of prevention practice was (63.35±4.76), which was at a medium level. Multiple linear regression analysis showed that nursing years, years of work in the current department, nurse professional title and grade, and whether or not they had received VTE specialist training were influencing factors for the knowledge dimension of deep vein thrombosis; nurse professional title, nurse grade, and whether or not they had received VTE specialist training were influencing factors for the practice dimension of deep vein thrombosis prevention. Conclusion: The total scores of DVT knowledge and prevention practice of orthopedic nurses in western Guangxi were at a medium level overall, with a good grasp of the DVT knowledge dimension score, and the prevention practice part needed to be improved. It is recommended that nursing managers pay attention to the nurses' knowledge of DVT, attach importance to the knowledge training of nurses with low seniority and low professional titles, provide more opportunities for learning and communication, and combine the training content with clinical work to ensure that nurses can apply theoretical knowledge to actual nursing work.

The perception of burnout and related influencing factors in Tunisian oncology nurses.

Oncology nurses constantly provide emotional support to patients and are confronted with their suffering, which represents chronic stress leading to the development of burnout syndrome. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of burnout and identify associated factors in a sample of oncology nurses. We conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study with 70 oncology nurses at the Salah Azaiez Institute of Oncology in Tunisia. Burnout was assessed using the Maslach Burnout Inventory Human Service Survey. This study follows the STrengthening the Reporting of OBservational studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) Guidelines. Burnout affected 60 nurses (85.7%), with a high level in 20% of cases. High scores of emotional exhaustion, depersonalisation, and low personal accomplishment were recorded in 65.7%, 50%and 25.7% respectively. Emotional exhaustion was associated with higher age, marital status, having 2 or 3 or more dependent children, number of patients under care exceeding 15, professional experience and history of psychiatric problems. Depersonalisation was correlated with age, marital status, professional grade and history of psychiatric problems. Low levels of personal accomplishment increased with the number of patients under care, history of psychiatric problems and the regret of professional choice. Burn-out is a reality in oncology hospital with an alarming rate. Interventions including rationalisation of workload, support groups, training in emotion and stress management would improve the mental health of these nurses and increase their performance. The screening for burnout should be included as a regular practice in health promotion programmes for oncology health professionals, particularly for a vulnerable subgroup that possesses the risk mentioned above factors.

Benchmarking digital displays (monitors) for histological diagnoses: the nephropathology use case

AimThe digital transformation of the pathology laboratory is being continuously sustained by the introduction of innovative technologies promoting whole slide image (WSI)-based primary diagnosis. Here, we proposed a real-life benchmark...

Экспертная оценка требований для присвоения квалификационной категории врачам

Shortcomings of the categorization system include weakness of the normative regulation oriented towards the outdated ideas about the qualification and formal features of professional development. It is often proposed to objectify measuring the professional competence of the subjects evaluated in order to improve the categorization system. The study was aimed to test the qualification requirements of physicians for the relationship with their qualification and the possibility of accurate full-fledged measurement of those in the evaluated subjects. We performed expert assessment of 22 requirements for grades approved by the Order of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation dated 31 August 2023 No. 458n relative to four items: their relationship with the physician’s qualification, feasibility of measurement (usability), relationship with the competence of the evaluation commission member (objectivity), possibility of determining the extent of the knowledge, abilities, skills required for each professional grade. Assessment involving the use of the Stapel rating scale (“–5” to “+5”) was performed by seven experts. The sums of scores by items were as follows: relationship with qualification — 477, usability — 316, objectivity — ‒662, grade — –699. There are significant differences between the scores reported for all the requirements and pairs of all items (р ≤ 0.0001), except the objectivity–grade pair (р = 0.103). The total of the scores reported for the majority of requirements is negative due to the lowest possible scores of objectivity and grade. The experts believe that none of the qualification requirements approved by the Order enables accurate full-fledged determination of physician’s qualification during evaluation.

Design of intelligent simulation teaching system for college professional courses based on virtual scene

Abstract With the continuous development and progress of network science and technology, virtual reality technology has been accelerated into the field of education. Intelligent Q&A is integrated with virtual technology to create a virtual classroom in this paper. In the process of constructing the virtual classroom, the most crucial terrain modeling is completed using image drawing technology, and the general framework of the virtual classroom is obtained. BERT matches the possible statements in the Q&A system, starting with text recognition. The hypotheses related to the virtual scene are proposed. The validity of the hypotheses is verified, and the effect of using the teaching system is analyzed from three aspects, namely, learning satisfaction, professional course grades, and lecture effect. The results showed that the perceived usefulness of the teaching system had the most significant impact on student’s attitudes toward its use, with a regression coefficient of 0.6452 and a p-value of less than 0.01, and the hypotheses were all valid. The head-up rates of students in the two majors were 56.4061% and 70.2056%, respectively, which ranged from 50% to 75%. The evaluation grade was “good,” and the overall performance of the simulation teaching system was good.

Examining the Impact of Burnout on Hospital Nurses Engaged in Shift Work: Insights From a Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study in Malaysia.

Shift workers follow nonstandard schedules that encompass overnight duty, rotational timetables, or permanent night work which can lead to misaligned core circadian physiology. Shift work has been associated with sleep deprivation, burnout, and metabolic syndrome among healthcare workers. We aimed to examine if shift nurses working in Malaysian public hospitals are more predisposed to burnout and to determine the predictors of burnout in this profession. This national-level cross-sectional study was conducted among nurses in public hospitals in Malaysia between July and November 2019 using self-administered questionnaires. Maslach Burnout Inventory-Human Service Survey was used to determine burnout. Multistage stratified sampling was used to recruit nurses from 32 hospitals. A complex sampling analysis was performed. Among the 1,491 hospital nurses, more than half (70.8%) of them followed shift work schedules. Shift nurses were mostly below 40 years old (80.9%), diploma holders (87.2%), and of lower professional grades (64.2%). The prevalence of overall burnout, as well as the domains of emotional exhaustion and depersonalization, was higher among shift nurses (27.1%) as compared to their counterparts (22.4%). Nurses who performed more than six night shifts per month were 2.6 times more predisposed to burnout. Shift work is integral to ensure round-the-clock nursing care for patients. However, nurses are increasingly faced with more shift duties due to heavy patient loads and staff shortages. Modified work schedules must be implemented to provide sufficient rest time for shift nurses to mitigate burnout. Additionally, proper human resource projection and distribution are imperative to prevent worsening burnout.

Independent Practice as a Nursing Practitioner in Pakistan: “Opportunities and Misconceptions

Independent Practice as a Nursing Practitioner in Pakistan: “Opportunities and Misconceptions

The Gender Pay Gap and Irish Higher Education: University of Galway, a Case Study

This article presents the first comprehensive, multi-year study of the Gender Pay Gap (GPG) for a single higher education institution in Ireland. University of Galway has reported on its GPG annually since 2018. It identifies the key findings of these reports, focusing particularly on the 2022 report, while also highlighting trends and learnings from other years’ data. Staff cohorts are disaggregated, and details on the mean and median GPG are provided for each. The major contributors to the GPG at University of Galway are identified. These contributors also apply to the Irish Higher Education system more broadly. This study reveals that the mean GPG at University of Galway is driven by academic grades and the median GPG is driven by Professional Managerial and Support Service Staff grades, and that long-term sustained interventions will be required to narrow the gender pay gap at University of Galway.

A70Novel high-fidelity Surgical Simulation Educational Program (SSEP) – a systems-based approach for enhanced patient safety

Increased pressures within the NHS, shortened learning hours and disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted surgical training. Current courses focus on single training levels, but errors occur through systemwide failures [1]. We developed a SSEP targeting cross specialty and team-based patient management, focused on clinical knowledge and skills, cognitive simulation, leadership and human factors based upon real life events to optimize training in a system that lacks time and exposure. A six-month pilot program was designed with monthly sessions, attended by surgical nurses, junior doctors and consultants, covering common surgical scenarios mapped to the ISCP curriculum [2], and topics highlighted through local clinical governance. Immersive interactive sessions were delivered by a dedicated consultant led education team to provide a mixed reality environment for each simulated scenario. Faculty encompassed emergency, anaesthetic and surgical consultants to facilitate realistic multidisciplinary team working. The professional identity and grade of participants were maintained during each simulation to ensure sessions were representative of real-life events with a clear mutual goal to improve knowledge and skills to transpose into safer patient care at all levels of seniority. Sessions combined simulated scenarios with structured teaching, clear learning objectives, detailed peer feedback and opportunity for juniors to complete work-based assessments with consultants. Senior trainees benefited from participation in the design and delivery of sessions providing opportunities to strengthen their leadership skills. We recorded participants pre- and post-simulation confidence, and knowledge, were measured using 5-point Likert scale feedback forms, and multiple-choice questionnaire (MCQ) paper respectively. Two-paired T analysis showed statistically significant improvements in participant confidence across all 4 simulations ( Pooled two-paired T-Test analysis of participant self-rated confidence, in managing clinical scenarios and core topics, before and after participation in 4 high-fidelity simulated scenarios, at the 95% confidence interval (*Significance α = ≤0.05). Our SSEP is an effective strategy for the improvement of trainees’ confidence and knowledge in managing challenging surgical scenarios, which actively contributes to the development of skills for clinical practice. Evaluation of long-term knowledge retention is necessary. Our ambition is to develop the program as a quality improvement project (QIP) that implements learning from significant events and demonstrate improved outcomes in these domains. We endeavour to embed this simulation training across the region. Authors confirm that all relevant ethical standards for research conduct and dissemination have been met. The submitting author confirms that relevant ethical approval was granted, if applicable.

COMPARISON OF IPHONE 13 PRO'S CAMERA AND LIDAR SENSOR TO UAS PHOTOGRAMMETRIC MODEL OF THE GREAT PYRAMID OF GIZA

Abstract. Digital documentation of historical sites has always required the use of expensive professional grade sensors capable of collecting large amounts of data to reconstruct cultural sites. These types of projects generally require large budgets and a large team of specialists to successfully generate a digital model. However, with smart devices having sensors capable of mapping on the go, the potential for mapping such historical sites may be more accessible. This study aims to conduct a comprehensive comparison between the iPhone 13 Pro and the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) photogrammetric model of the Great Pyramid of Giza, otherwise known as the Khufu pyramid, located in Giza, Egypt. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the potential of the iPhone 13 Pro's Camera and LiDAR sensor capabilities as a valuable tool for documenting and preserving cultural heritage sites. To accomplish this, data was captured from multiple positions around the pyramid using the Pix4Dcatch app on the iPhone 13 Pro, and the data was processed using Pix4Dmatic to generate a 3D point cloud of the pyramid. This point cloud data is then compared to the reference data obtained through the UAS mapping which generated a 3D photogrammetric model. The comparison aims to identify the strengths and weaknesses of using the iPhone 13 Pro for this type of scanning and to assess the accuracy and precision of the generated data.

Пилотный опрос врачей о системе присвоения квалификационных категорий

Stagnation of the institution of assigning professional grades (categorization) draws increasing attention to the study of the opinions of physicians aimed at understanding and addressing the issues of this system. The study was aimed to get an estimate of the categorization system, the need for and directions of its transformation from physicians. The study involved an absentee poll of 64 physicians. Among then 48.4% had professional grades, 42.2% had scientific degrees, 51.6% were members of professional communities, 45.3% were engaged in teaching, 48.4% published scientific research results, 26.6% presented the results of their work during scientific and practical events. The average work experience as a physician was 13.8 ± 6.13 years. The questionnaire consisting of 21 statements with 5-point Likert scales was divided into four items: assessment of current categorization system; refusal of categorization; need to transform the system; directions of transformation. As a result, it was found that the respondents having professional grades, scientific degrees, who were members of professional communities engaged in teaching and scientific research, rated the existing categorization system lower (1.0 ≤ Ме ≤1.8 vs 2.6 ≤ Ме ≤ 3.0; 0.001 < р ≤ 0.034), they more often agreed that there was a need to transform the system (1.0 ≤ Ме ≤ 1.33 vs 2.7 ≤ Ме ≤ 3.0; 0.001 < р ≤ 0.013), than the respondents with no listed above traits. A total of 71.9% respondents agreed that there was a need for change, 1.6% agreed with the refusal of categorization. No correlation between work experience and the scores of items was revealed (0.144 ≤ р ≤ 0.627). Thus, despite the fact that the categorization system was rated low, the majority of physicians don’t want to abandon it seeing the need for transformation. The physicians’ beliefs are affected by the levels of their professional development.

Teachers' Perceptions of Their Own Competences in View of the Demands of the Professionalisation of the Teaching Profession

Professionalism in the teaching profession plays a significant role in the execution of complex tasks and is based on relevant competences of varying scope and nature. The study conducted in a group of 2151 teachers from the Lubelskie Voivodeship in Poland focused on teachers’ perceptions of their professional competences in terms of their importance, difficulty and decollected. The OIP-II consists of six scales: psychomotor, sensual, imaginational, intellectual OEs, plus emotional sensitivity and emotional empathy. The participants were 116 parents-matic and transgressive. The study used a 40-item questionnaire, describing different areas of teachers’ knowledge, skills and activity, which operationalized broader groups of professional competences. Statistical analyses examined socio-demographic variables: gender, work experience, professional advancement grade, position held, and type and location of the educational establishment.The analysis of the results showed that teachers differentiate their perceptions of competences according to their nature, ranking pragmatic competences as the most important, followed by interpretive and transgressive competences, respectively. They consider the skills andactivities associated with transgressive and pragmatic competences to be more difficult than those associated with interpretive competences. While assessing the mastery of competences, a similar level is observed for interpretive and pragmatic competences and a lower level fortransgressive competences. On the basis of these results, it can be concluded that the teachers primarily pay attention to knowledge and practical skills related to the performance of professional tasks, with less appreciation of aspects related to interpretive and transgressive competences. This approach seems insufficient from the perspective of the ongoing professionalisation of the teaching profession and the challenges of 21st-century education.

Low-cost MRI System for Teaching.

Magnetic resonance imaging instrumentation is taught at Texas A&M University through the ECEN 463 course and its graduate level equivalent. This class guides students through several labs where they design their own desktop MRI system using various hardware components and LabVIEW. Because the system uses professional grade equipment, the cost of each lab station is high. As a result, there are only four lab stations available, which limits the class to 32 students. The equipment also contains parts that have become obsolete, inhibiting the ability to maintain the system long term. This project focuses on using easily accessible and more affordable equipment for the MRI system. It can also potentially provide opportunities for remote learning, where students could work on assignments off-campus. Other projects have aimed to design low-cost MRI systems with an emphasis on clinical applications or which require advanced FPGA programming skills or pre-programmed modules. This project will develop the MRI instrumentation with updated off-the-shelf components. The current equipment will be replaced with two Analog Discovery 2 devices, which are low-cost teaching tools. It will also feature inexpensive transmit and receive chains, off-the-shelf gradient amplifiers suitable for teaching, gradient coils for signal localization, and a lighter-weight Halbach magnet. In this stage of the project, projections and images have been captured using a 0.06T permanent magnet. In addition to validating successful system operation, each lab of the course will be integrated with current materials to comply with the new equipment. Hardware and software resources will also be prepared and scaled to meet classroom needs and ensure a smooth transition. The goal of the project is to use the new system starting in the fall 2023 semester.Clinical Relevance- This project shows that low-cost equipment can be implemented into a working MRI system. The intent for this project may be educationally focused, but it shows that extremely light and low-cost systems can be created. It may be reconstructed to have a deployable system that could be used in the field.

Development, Validation, and Reliability of a P1 Objective Structured Clinical Examination Assessing the National EPAs

ObjectiveTo document the performance of first-year pharmacy students on a revised objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) based on national entrustable professional activities, identify risk factors for poor performance, and assess its validity and reliability. MethodsA working group developed the OSCE to verify students’ progress toward readiness for advanced pharmacy practice experiences at the L1 level of entrustment (ready for thoughtful observation) on the national entrustable professional activities, with stations cross-mapped to the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education educational outcomes. Baseline characteristics and academic performance were used to investigate risk factors for poor performance and validity, respectively, by comparing students who were successful on the first attempt with those who were not. Reliability was evaluated using re-grading by a blinded, independent grader, and analyzed using Cohen’s kappa. ResultsA total of 65 students completed the OSCE. Of these, 33 (50.8%) successfully completed all stations on first attempt, and 32 (49.2%) had to re-attempt at least 1 station. Successful students had higher Health Sciences Reasoning Test scores (mean difference 5, 95% CI 2–9). First professional year grade point average was higher for students who passed all stations on first attempt (mean difference 0.4 on a 4-point scale, 95% CI 0.1–0.7). When evaluated in a multiple logistic regression, no differences were statistically significant between groups. Most kappa values were above 0.4 (range 0.404–0.708), suggesting moderate to substantial reliability. ConclusionThough predictors of poor performance were not identified when accounting for covariates, the OSCE was found to have good validity and reliability.

Unauthorised Instructions in Civil Engineering Project: Contributing Factors

The civil engineering project, by its very nature, is a big user of natural resources. Nevertheless, with growing concerns on the climate change and the limit nature of these resources, there is increasing pressure to ensure the implementation of the construction to be completed within the stipulated quality, cost and time. This is due to the severity impacts on the environment it causes in the event that there is prolongation in the construction duration or face abandonment. Hence, this study looks upon the occurrence of unauthorised instructions as it is among the significant factor causing the project problems and delay. This paper aims to investigate the occurrence of unauthorised instruction in civil engineering projects and to determine the significant factors causing it. The data was obtained from professional civil engineers and Grade G7 contractors registered with their respective organisations i.e Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) and the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB). From 288 questionnaire survey returns, this study determined that the occurrence of unauthorised instructions in civil engineering projects in Malaysia was at a moderate level. There were seven significant factors contributing to it namely poor in complying with the condition of contract, level of understanding condition of contract, ground uncertainty, the familiarity of procurement method used, tight project milestone, clarity of SFoC and project complexity. These seven factors if properly understood and be put more concern by all parties at the onset of every project may ensure the project can be successfully completed on time and eventually could reduce damage to the environment.

Primary School Science Teachers’ Attitude towards Using Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) In Teaching Science

Abstract The aim of this study is to identify the attitude of science teachers towards the usage of Frog VLE in teaching and learning primary science. The sample consisted of 148 science teachers in Cameron Highlands and Taiping (45 male and 103 female). Data is collected by questionnaire which contains 40 questions with 5 Likert scale. The independent t test and One-way ANOVA is used to answer the research questions. Findings indicated that the science teachers in Cameron Highlands and Taiping have neutral attitude towards the usage of Frog VLE in teaching primary science. There are no any significant differences in the attitude towards Frog VLE among science teachers between male and female. Teachers with less experience (younger teacher) have greater attitude compared to old teachers. Science teachers with higher professional grade have greater attitude compared to the teachers with lower professional grade. Hence, science teachers are encouraged to attend courses and develop skills in using Frog VLE to increase their attitude in usage of Frog VLE in teaching science.

Perceptions of Medical Students on Distance Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study from Bahrain

PurposeThe COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a sudden shift from face-to-face to distance learning. We explored medical students’ views of online learning during this pandemic at the Arabian Gulf University in Bahrain.MethodsThis was a cross-sectional study of students in years two, three and four (n= 559) using an electronic questionnaire. Data were collected from April 10 to May 5, 2021. The survey included three domains: behavioral, affective, and cognitive. We also analyzed the association between students’ perceptions and certain demographic and institutional factors.ResultsThe number of respondents was 311 (response rate: 55.6%; 27.7% males, 72.3% females). Participants were generally satisfied with distance learning (54.6%), although they had less motivation (46.3%) and required more effort (32.2%). Most students preferred distance learning for theoretical parts, and face-to-face approach for practical components (73.3%). Participants reported that distance learning, improved interaction with instructors and classmates (45.6% and 48.9%, respectively), small group learning (47.6%), independent learning (75.3%) and problem-solving skills (44.7%). The students were comfortable with online assessment (60.1%), and reported improved achievement in written (42.1%) and practical examinations (46%), but not in professional skills grades (21.6%). There was no association between students’ perceptions and gender (p= 0.079), year of study (p= 0.28) or attendance of live or recorded sessions (p= 0.904), but there was a positive association with the availability of WiFi (p< 0.01) and attendance of college-organized activities (p< 0.0001).ConclusionDistance learning was successfully implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic. Students were generally satisfied with distance learning and online assessment, but they had concerns about the clinical skills learning. After the pandemic is over, theoretical components of the curriculum can be delivered using distance learning, whereas hands on elements should be offered face-to-face. However, those curricular reforms will likely need investing in the information technology infrastructure.

PENGEMBANGAN LKPD BERBASIS METODE PEMBELAJARAN INKUIRI UNTUK MENINGKATKAN PSIKOMOTORIK SISWA KELAS V SEKOLAH DASAR

AbstractThis study aims to develop a paper product for students based on a question-based learning curve to improve students' psychomotor learning skills in Theme 3 sub-theme 2, 5th grade primary. The research method used is research and development (RnD) by adopting the ADDIE model. The data sources for this study were media professionals, hardware experts, a teacher, and fifth graders. The test materials used were interview guides, pre-test questionnaires, media expert support questions, material support questions, student feedback questions and documents. Student workbooks have a professional rating based on a professional grade point average of 4.9 with good grades and media professionals with a grade point average of 4.0 with good grades. The scope of the student workbook based on the response to student assessment is 4.5 with good grades. Psychomotor students after taking LKPD, small-scale learning-based learning rate was 84.17%, and large-scale application rate was 84.02%.Keywords: Inquiry, Psychomotor, Student Worksheet

Variables Predicting Academic Success of Nursing Students: a Longitudinal Study in a Nursing Bachelor's Degree Program.

Academic failure can negatively impact on the student, the university and the nursing workforce in the short term. The aim of this study is to analyze the characteristics and predictors of academic success in two cohorts of students of a Nursing Bachelor's Degree program. This longitudinal study enrolled students who attended the Nursing Bachelor's Degree program. The Tor Vergata University includes 21 Nursing Bachelor's Degree programs at several Sanitary Institutions of the Rome area, with a mean annual recruitment of 800 students. We considered two cohorts of students beginning the program in the 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 academic years, respectively. The follow-up of these two cohorts ended in the 2017-2018 academic year. We considered socio-demographic and academic variables in the nursing field (pre-admission test grade, training exam grade in the first, second and third year and professional license exam grade). The outcome variable is academic success defined as gradua-tion on time; academic failure is defined as changing degree, delay in completion of the course, attrition and dismissal (failure to complete the studies). Data were collected at baseline (T0), at the end of the first year (T1), at the end of the second year (T2) and at the end of the third year (T3) of the course. A logistic regression was performed to identify predictors of academic success. 2,041 students were enrolled, with an average age of 22.0 years (± 4.6, 18-50); 67.4% were female. Regarding academic success, 30.6% of students graduated on time and so achieved academic success, while 69.4% failed to complete the course within the established time: 5.4% (110/2,041) changed the course, the attrition rate was 7.3%, 0.3% (6/2,041) overdue from the course for expiring of the terms, 18.0% (368/2,041) is attending the course and 38.4% (784/2,041) graduated after more than three years. Pre-admission test grade (OR: 10.0, 95% CI: 10.020-10.054) and training exam grade at the second and third years (OR: 10.0 95% CI: 10.027-10.139; OR: 10.2 95% CI: 10.171-10.294) predicted academic success. Some nursing students changed course during the last year of the program, while the training exam grade of the second and third years had predicted academic success; this is a brand new information derived from this study. In addition, we confirmed the association of age, gender, secondary school type and grade and preadmission test with academic success. For these reasons, clinical training should be improved and the quality of internship wards, as learning environments, should be monitored. Italian universities should undertake establishing the ideal cut-off in pre-admission tests to determine which students have a high probability of academic success.