Self-efficacy Of Nurses Research Articles

Self-Efficacy of Nurses and Physicians in the Emergency Department and Its Influence on the Outcomes of Trauma Patients

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of self-efficacy on the implementation of the adult trauma clinical practice guidelines (ATCPGs) on improving trauma patient outcomes, including missed injuries, and ED LOS. Nurses’ and physicians’ self-efficacy in performing ATCPGs skills were evaluated three months prior to and three months after the intervention’s implementation. Multiple strategies of ATCPGs implementation improved the length of stay (LOS) in the ED for multiple trauma patients. The quasi-experimental design has been implemented in this interventional study. Post-intervention, the self-efficacy of ED healthcare providers in performing ATCPGs skills has increased. Implementation of the ATCPGs has improved the outcomes of patients with multiple traumas. There were 66 patients in this study, and 53 (80.3%) of them were male. The ATCPGs intervention resulted in a statistically significant decrease in the amount of time spent in the ED, as shown by a comparison of the ED LOS in minutes between the two groups (t = 2.56; p = 0.013). Implementing the ATCPGs has improved multiple trauma patients’ outcomes. The results will help decision-makers at hospitals to facilitate interdisciplinary ATCPGs training sessions and establish policies and procedures to introduce adult trauma sheet in the ED to improve multiple trauma patients’ outcomes.

Palliative care knowledge and self-efficacy: a comparative study between intensive care units and general units nurses

Background and objectivesThe growing number of terminally ill patients has underscored the importance of equipping healthcare workers with adequate palliative care knowledge and self-efficacy. This study aimed to compare the palliative care knowledge and self-efficacy of nurses in intensive care units (ICUs) with those in general wards at hospitals affiliated with Kerman University of Medical Sciences in 2023.MethodsThis descriptive-comparative cross-sectional study involved nurses from intensive care units and general wards of three hospitals affiliated with Kerman University of Medical Sciences, for a total sample size of 300 nurses (150 in each group). The samples were selected using convenience sampling. The data collection tools included a demographic information questionnaire, the Palliative Care Knowledge Test (PCKT), and the Palliative Care Self-Efficacy Scale (PCSES). Convenience Sampling method was used. The data were analyzed using SPSS 23. Descriptive statistics (frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (independent t-test, Mann-Whitney U test and multivariate stepwise regression) were employed. Statistical significance was determined by a p-value of ≤ 0.05.FindingsThe mean score for palliative care knowledge was 10.59 (± 2.10) for nurses in intensive care units and 10.43 (± 2.33) for nurses in general wards, with no significant difference between the two groups (P = 0.53). Similarly, the mean score for palliative care self-efficacy was 28.01 (± 10.29) for nurses in intensive care units and 27.98 (± 10.33) for nurses in general wards, with no significant difference between the groups (P = 0.98). Variables such as the history of caring for dying patients in the hospital (P = 0.004) or at home (P = 0.01), workplace (P = 0.002), and work experience (P = 0.03) were identified as the main predictors of palliative care knowledge and palliative care self-efficacy was affected by age (P < 0.001), history of participation in palliative care training courses (P = 0.008), and palliative care knowledge score (P = 0.01).Discussion and conclusionThis study revealed no significant difference in total scores of palliative care knowledge or self-efficacy between nurses in intensive care units and general wards It is suggested that more efforts be made to increase the knowledge and self-efficacy of all nurses, especially nurses in ICU departments, till providing a standard palliative care setting.

Self-efficacy of ICU nurses in delirium care: an analysis of the current status and influencing factors

ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to assess the current status of delirium care self-efficacy among nurses in the intensive care unit (ICU) and the level of their knowledge about delirium in the ICU, more importantly, to analyze factors influencing the delirium care self-efficacy of ICU nurses and to provide a theoretical basis for ICU nursing managers to develop strategies for effective delirium care and management.MethodsThe study was based on a sample of 283 ICU nurses from eight hospitals in Chongqing selected using a convenience sampling method between July 2023 and September 2023. The tools used included a general information questionnaire, the Chinese version of the Delirium Care Self-Efficacy of ICU Nurses Scale, and the Chinese version of the ICU Delirium Knowledge Level Questionnaire.ResultsThe self-efficacy score (47.84 ± 9.93) of ICU nurses was positively correlated with the delirium knowledge level score (12.32 ± 3.47, r = 0.591, P < 0.001). Multivariate linear regression analysis identified the gender of the nurse, hospital level (tier), duration of ICU work experience, whether the nurse was a specialized ICU nurse, whether the nurse received delirium-related training, and the level of knowledge about delirium (all P < 0.05) as the influencing factors for the delirium care self-efficacy of ICU nurses.ConclusionIt is recommended that ICU nursing managers offer targeted interventions based on the influencing factors to improve the delirium care self-efficacy of ICU nurses and their delirium knowledge levels, thereby reducing the incidence of delirium and improving the quality of care provided for patients with delirium in the ICU.

Self-efficacy as a psychological resource in the management of stress suffered by ICU nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic: A prospective study on emotional exhaustion.

Intensive care unit (ICU) nurses have experienced a high degree of stress during the COVID-19 pandemic. While the literature on the consequences on emotional symptomatology is abundant, studies on the protective psychosocial variables that have contributed to buffering these consequences are scarcer. This study analyses the role of self-efficacy as a protective personality trait in ICU nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic, using a moderated mediation model that begins with the stress and anxiety experienced at the onset of the pandemic and concludes with the emotional exhaustion experienced 6 months later. Prospective longitudinal study with two data collection periods during the COVID-19 pandemic: (1) from 5 May to 21 June 2020 and (2) a follow-up 6 months after the state of alarm finalized (January-April 2021). These were both very stressful periods for ICU staff because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This study was conducted with 129 ICU nurses (a non-probabilistic convenience sample in the Spanish health care system). Socio-demographic, occupational and psychosocial variables (i.e. stress, anxiety, self-efficacy and emotional exhaustion) were assessed. Descriptive analyses, Pearson correlations, covariate analyses (i.e. Student's t-test, one-factor ANOVA) and moderated mediation analyses were carried out (SPSS PROCESS macro, model 7). STrengthening the Reporting of OBservational studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) reporting guidelines were followed. It shows that the higher the self-efficacy score, the lower the effect of stress on anxiety (p < .001); likewise, the moderating role of self-efficacy was equally valid for the whole final model (F = 8.790, p < .001), showing self-efficacy to be a good buffer for emotional exhaustion derived from the stress suffered in the ICU. Self-efficacy (i.e. the belief of being able to do certain tasks successfully) is shown to be a highly relevant trait to enhance among ICU nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing them to manage work stress effectively and thus buffering the development of anxiety in the short term and emotional exhaustion in the long term. Our results point to the need to assess and take action on self-efficacy in ICU nurses in highly stressful situations such as the COVID-19 pandemic. As a psychological variable, self-efficacy refers to beliefs and therefore has to be trained by evidence-based psychological techniques, such as cognitive behavioural therapy. In addition, previous literature has pointed out that previous experience or specific training is an influential (although not a determining) factor in self-efficacy, so specialization for ICU nurses could also be considered.

Impact of Effort Reward Imbalance and Fatigue on General Self Efficacy of Nurses Working in Tertiary Care Hospitals

The study aims to investigate the impact of effort-reward imbalance and fatigue on the self-efficacy of nurses working in tertiary care hospitals. A purposive sampling strategy was used to recruit participants from both the public and private sector hospitals. The sample consisted of (N=91) participants with a mean age of 27 years. Effort Reward Imbalance (ERI-16 item condensed version) scale, along with the Visual Analog Fatigue Scale and General Self-Efficacy tool was used to measure the relationship among these variables. Results showed that there was a significant relationship between fatigue and self-efficacy of nurses. However, age, effort-reward imbalance, and fatigue were the significant predictors of self-efficacy. Married nurses reflected satisfactory levels of self-efficacy as compared to unmarried nurses. Considering the limited resources for data collection, it is advised to consider a collaboration between hospitals and the research committee. Further, there is a need to conduct a longitudinal study followed by interviews to explore personnel reflection among participants.

Dementia Training for Nurses in Acute Care Settings: Impacts and Barriers.

The provision of consistent, high-quality dementia care training for healthcare professionals in acute care hospital settings has been largely overlooked until recent years. This study was designed to investigate the effect of current healthcare professional dementia care training courses on related knowledge, attitudes, and self-efficacy in hospital nurses and to understand their training-related experiences, willingness, and perceived barriers. Using a cross-sectional design, 201 nurses were recruited from a teaching medical center in Taiwan. A questionnaire was developed by the researchers to evaluate knowledge, attitudes, and self-efficacy related to caring for people with dementia and to elucidate participant experiences and preferences regarding dementia care training courses. Five academic and clinical dementia care experts held three content validity evaluation rounds for the developed questionnaire. Inferential statistics were used to compare the knowledge, attitudes, and self-efficacy related to caring for people with dementia between participants who had and had not attended a dementia care training course. Nearly all (96.5%) of the participants had prior experience caring for people with dementia, but only 25.9% and 7.0% respectively reported haven taken basic and advanced healthcare professional dementia care training courses. Those who had taken either the basic or advanced course earned higher mean knowledge scores than those who had taken neither (p = .009 and p = .027, respectively). Time constraints and scheduling conflicts were identified as the major barriers to attending dementia care training (n = 164, 81.6%). The participants who had attended either the basic or advanced healthcare professional dementia care training course were found to have better dementia care knowledge than those who had not. Stakeholders should work to further reduce the barriers faced by nurses to attending essential dementia care training.

What factors influence clinical nurses' self-efficacy after wound care training? A scoping review

The inadequate management of wounds carries significant implications for patients and challenges clinical nurses. Consequently, there is a need for wound care training to enhance self-efficacy. However, despite participation in such training, nurses often need more practical experience and educational background to exhibit higher confidence levels. This results in a deficiency in self-efficacy when performing wound care. This study aims to amalgamate literature discussing the determinants influencing self-efficacy and present strategies for clinical nurses to enhance it after wound care training.The article search utilized the PRISMA method, with searches conducted in Google Scholar, Proquest, Science Direct, and Pubmed databases. Sixteen articles met the specified inclusion criteria, which required English-language articles published within the last five years (2018-2023) discussing factors affecting clinical nurse self-efficacy after wound training.Various factors, including competence, social support, and self-motivation, influence wound nurses' self-efficacy. Competence factors encompass structured training and education, while social support involves sharing experiences and engaging in case reflection. Additionally, motivational factors play a significant role, such as reinforcing values and attitudes when facing obstacles and maintaining the belief that nurses can effectively adhere to wound care standards. Enhancing self-efficacy includes improving competencies through standardized wound training, increasing educational opportunities, self-experience, social persuasion support, sharing experiences, high self-motivation, and managing emotions when assessing one's ability to achieve goals successfully.Professional development programs designed to provide structured training for nurses have enhanced their competencies, social support, and motivation, strengthened holistic wound care clinical skills and improved self-efficacy. Therefore, exploring additional factors that may further contribute to this positive outcome is advisable.

Examining the influence of social support and resilience on academic self-efficacy and learning outcomes in pre-licensure student nurses

BackgroundAcademic self-efficacy is recognized as a vital element influencing students' academic performance, while social support and resilience have been recognized as potential predictors of academic self-efficacy. PurposeThe purposes of this study are twofold: (1) to examine the influence of academic self-efficacy on learning outcomes in nursing students, and (2) to explore whether social support and resilience serve as predictors of academic self-efficacy. MethodA quantitative cross-sectional research design was utilized in this study. A total of 265 Filipino student nurses registered in a government nursing school participated in the study. ResultsStudent nurses reported moderate to high levels of general academic self-efficacy. Increased levels of academic self-efficacy were associated with better academic performance and clinical performance. Resilience emerged as a strong predictor of academic self-efficacy. ConclusionsThe findings of this study highlighted the value of resilience in promoting academic self-efficacy among student nurses. Furthermore, the research establishes the significance of academic self-efficacy in enhancing positive learning outcomes for these students. The findings underscore the need for interventions targeting the development of resilience to enhance academic self-efficacy, leading to improved learning outcomes.

A Correlational Study on Professional Identity and Self-Efficacy Among Nursing Students.

Aim To conduct a correlational study on professional identity and self-efficacy among nursing students Background Professional identity, in simple terms, refers to how one perceives oneself in relation to one's profession. Self-efficacy is defined as people's self-confidence in facing challenges and breaking through difficulties. A well-developed level of self-efficacymay enhance professional identity. This study sought to assessthe professional identity and self-efficacy of student nurses enrolled at SRM College of Nursing, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, India, examine the relationship between professional identity and self-efficacy, and explore how self-efficacy and professional identity levels relate to demographic variables. Methodology A descriptive research design was utilized to assess the professional identity as well as the self-efficacy of 202 student nurses. The subjects were surveyed using the General Self-Efficacy Scale and Professional Identity Scale for Nursing Students questionnaires to analyze their levels of self-efficacy and professional identity, respectively. Result The results indicate that among the 202 students surveyed, 102 (50.5%) possess a moderate level of self-efficacy, and 71 (35.1%) possess a moderate level of professional identity. A strong positive correlation was found between professional identity and self-efficacy (r=0.489), implying that the student nurses with a prominent degree of self-efficacy have a compelling degree of professional identity and vice-versa. Conclusion In this investigation, most of the studentsdemonstrated moderate levels of self-efficacy as well as professional identity. Additionally, a robust correlation was observed between self-efficacy and professional identity.

Linking patient safety, caring behaviours and professional self-efficacy with missed nursing care among Filipino emergency room nurses: A structural equation model study.

To investigate the interrelationships of patient safety, caring behaviours, professional self-efficacy and missed nursing care among emergency room nurses. Cross-sectional, correlational study. Filipino emergency room nurses (n = 345) participated via convenience sampling from September 2023 to January 2024. Four validated self-report scales were used to collect data and were analysed using Spearman rho, covariance-based structural equation modelling, mediation and path analyses. The emerging model of study variables displayed satisfactory fit indices. Patient safety directly influenced caring behaviours and professional self-efficacy, while negatively influencing missed nursing care. Caring behaviours directly and indirectly affected professional self-efficacy and missed nursing care, respectively. Professional self-efficacy negatively influences missed nursing care. Finally, caring behaviours and professional self-efficacy were significant mediators between the association of patient safety and missed nursing care. Caring behaviours and professional self-efficacy of emergency room nurses demonstrated mediating effects that can potentially improve patient safety practices thereby minimizing unfinished or missed nursing care. Nurses and healthcare organizations should commit to consistently maintain a workplace culture that fosters patient safety, caring behaviours and professional self-efficacy to minimize avoidable injuries and omitting nursing care tasks. STrengthening the Reporting of OBservational studies in Epidemiology (STROBE). No Patient or Public Contribution.

Status of Professional Identity, Self-Directed Learning Competence, and Self-Efficacy Among Central Sterile Supply Department Nurses.

BACKGROUND Previous studies on professional identity, self-directed learning competence, and self-efficacy among central sterile supply department (CSSD) nurses are rare. We investigated the status of these 3 characteristics among CSSD nurses and offered suggestions, to provide a reference for CSSD talent development. MATERIAL AND METHODS CSSD nurses working in 45 hospitals in southwest China were invited to participate in a questionnaire survey in August 2021. The survey comprised a general information questionnaire, a self-directed learning competence rating scale, a professional identity scale, and a general self-efficacy scale. RESULTS The CSSD nurses' scores for professional identity, self-directed learning competence, and self-efficacy were 109.92±17.161, 125.77±21.316, and 26.92±6.633, respectively. For professional identity, statistically significant differences were identified (P≤0.05) for 3 factors: monthly income, reason for studying nursing, and reason for working in the CSSD. For self-directed learning competence, statistically significant differences (P≤0.05) were identified for 5 factors: age, hospital grade, type of employee, monthly income, and reason for working in the CSSD. For self-efficacy, statistically significant differences were identified (P≤0.05) for 3 factors: age, reason for studying nursing and working in the CSSD, and whether the CSSD nurses wished their children to become nurses. CONCLUSIONS The professional identity, self-directed learning competence, and self-efficacy of the CSSD nurses in this study were at the medium level. More attention should be paid to career planning of young nurses and improvement of their professional identity and self-directed learning competence.

Professional Quality of Life and Advance Care Planning Self-efficacy of Medical and Surgical Nurses

Professional Quality of Life and Advance Care Planning Self-efficacy of Medical and Surgical Nurses

The relationship between general self-efficacy and nursing practice competence for second-year nurses: Empirical quantitative research.

To examine the relationship between general self-efficacy and nursing practice competence for nurses in the second year of employment. A cross-sectional design was used. The study included 596 nurses in their second year of employment at 75 medical facilities across Japan and used an online questionnaire survey for data collection. The covariance structure analysis showed the path from general self-efficacy (latent variable) to nursing practice competence. Positive correlations were found between all factors on both scales. Multiple regression analysis results showed that the general self-efficacy factors of 'positivity in behavior' and 'confidence in social competence' affect nursing practice competence. This study emphasizes the importance of enhancing the general self-efficacy of second-year nurses to improve their nursing practice competence. To achieve this, it suggests developing strategies from the perspective of the factors that comprise general self-efficacy. The findings suggest that improving general self-efficacy can enhance nursing practice competence, which could inform the development of interventions to support nurses in improving their competence. The study provides basic data for improving nurses' practice competence. This study is the first to establish a relationship between general self-efficacy and nursing practice competence among second-year nurses. It demonstrates the significance of general self-efficacy in enhancing nursing practice competence, particularly for second-year nurses worldwide who may be struggling with their nursing practice competence and considering leaving the profession. The findings offer practical implications for stakeholders involved in nursing education and training programs, with potential applications in professional development. This manuscript adheres to the STROBE guidelines for the reporting of cross-sectional studies. There was no patient or public contribution.

The Relationship between Servant Leadership and Self-Efficacy of Staff Nurses

The Relationship between Servant Leadership and Self-Efficacy of Staff Nurses

Relationship between Self-Efficacy of Nurses and their General Wellbeing

Background: Nurses, as key personnel in healthcare delivery, play a critical role in the provision and coordination of care, prevention of adverse events, and optimization of health service productivity and patient outcomes. Self-efficacy is the belief, and confidence individuals feel in their ability to perform a particular task or action. Increased self-efficacy is the desired outcome of a self-management program. Several articles used Albert Bandura’s concept of self-efficacy. Objectives: To assess the self-efficacy and wellbeing of nurses. To find out relationship between self-efficacy and wellbeing of nurses. To find out relationship between self-efficacy and wellbeing with socio-demographic characteristics of nurse. Methodology: A descriptive, correlational study design. The study sample composed of 380 nurses who works in Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf hospitals and primary health care center. self-report questionnaire. The instrument used in this study different scales, self-efficacy scale consists of general and social=23item, and 5-well-being scale. Some nurses’ sociodemographic information was included as a separated part. The study was carried out from November 1st, 2023 up to 1 st of April 2024. Results: The majority of study sample (67.4%) are female, (60.8%) were with age less than 27 years old. (84.5%) of nurses are from urban residency. (46.3%) of them held diploma certificate, (89.5%) of nurses do not smoke, and not suffer from physical and mental illnesses. In addition, the overall assessment of nurses' well-being is normal. Conclusion: The majority of study sample were female (67.4); all the self-efficacy domains were high, and majority of nurses well-being are normal. The study shows that non-significant relationship between self-efficacy &amp; wellbeing.

Translation and psychometric validation of the Korean version of the academic nurse self-efficacy scale for Korean bachelor-level nursing students

Abstract Objective This study aimed to translate the Academic Nurse Self-Efficacy scale (ANSE), assess its appropriateness for use in Korean nursing students, and evaluate the Korean Version of the Academic Nurse Self-Efficacy scale’s (K-ANSE) validity and reliability. Methods The data of 444 nursing college students at 10 universities across the country were collected from November 1, 2020 to June 8, 2021. The K-ANSE was analyzed utilizing SPSS 25.0 and AMOS 25.0 programs. The K-ANSE’s content validity, construct validity, convergent/discriminant validity, criterion-related validity, and reliability were evaluated. Results Internal emotion management, auto-regulatory behavior, external emotion management, and sociality were established. The Cronbach’s α for the overall scale was 0.87, and that of the 4 subscales ranged from 0.70 to 0.89. Conclusions The Korean version of the ANSE seems to be a valid and reliable instrument to measure Korean bachelor-level nursing students.

Relation between Workplace Bullying and Staff Nurses Self-Efficacy: A Cross-Sectional Study

Relation between Workplace Bullying and Staff Nurses Self-Efficacy: A Cross-Sectional Study

The mediating role of perceived social support on the relationship between lack of occupational coping self-efficacy and implicit absenteeism among intensive care unit nurses: a multicenter cross‑sectional study

BackgroundImplicit absenteeism is very common among nurses. Poor perceived social support of intensive care unit nurses has a negative impact on their mental and physical health. There is evidence that lack of occupational coping self-efficacy can promote implicit absenteeism; however, the relationship between lack of occupational coping self-efficacy in perceived social support and implicit absenteeism of intensive care unit nurses is unclear. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the role of perceived social support between lack of occupational coping self-efficacy and implicit absenteeism of intensive care unit nurses, and to provide reliable evidence to the management of clinical nurses.MethodsA cross-sectional study of 517 intensive care unit nurses in 10 tertiary hospitals in Sichuan province, China was conducted, of which 474 were valid questionnaires with a valid recovery rate of 91.6%. The survey tools included the Chinese version of Implicit Absenteeism Scale, the Chinese version of Perceived Social Support Scale, the Chinese version of Occupational Coping Self-Efficacy Scale and the Sociodemographic characteristics. Descriptive analysis and Pearson correlation analysis were performed using SPSS version 22.0, while the mediating effects were performed using AMOS version 24.0.ResultsThe average of intensive care unit nurses had a total implicit absenteeism score of (16.87 ± 3.98), in this study, the median of intensive care unit nurses’ implicit absenteeism score was 17, there were 210 intensive care unit nurses with low implicit absenteeism (44.3%) and 264 ICU nurses with high implicit absenteeism (55.7%). A total perceived social support score of (62.87 ± 11.61), and a total lack of occupational coping self-efficacy score of (22.78 ± 5.98). The results of Pearson correlation analysis showed that implicit absenteeism was negatively correlated with perceived social support (r = -0.260, P < 0.001) and positively correlated with lack of occupational coping self-efficacy (r = 0.414, P < 0.001). In addition, we found that perceived social support plays a mediating role in lack of occupational coping self-efficacy and implicit absenteeism [β = 0.049, 95% CI of (0.002, 0.101)].ConclusionsIntensive care unit nurses had a high level of implicit absenteeism with a moderate level of perceived social support and lack of occupational coping self-efficacy. Nursing managers should pay attention to the nurses those who were within low levels of social support and negative coping strategies, and take measures to reduce intensive care unit nurses’ professional stress, minimize implicit absenteeism.

Development and Evaluation of an Immersive Cinematic Escape Room for Disaster Preparedness and Self-Efficacy Among Nurses

BackgroundThe occurrence of natural disasters is unpredictable. Nurses need to have the core competency of disaster nursing to effectively respond to natural disasters. This study aimed to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of an immersive cinematic escape room (ICER) instructional approach in disaster preparedness and self-efficacy in nurses. MethodThis quasi-experimental research design used a convenience sample of 115 nurses. The course contents covered establishment of medical stations, incident command system (ICS), personal preparedness and protection in disasters, and mass casualty triage (START). Evaluation of disaster preparedness and self-efficacy occurred before, one week after and four weeks after the course. ResultsThe experimental group, lacking prior disaster preparedness education experiences, demonstrated a statistically significant improvement (p < .01) compared to the control group with more such experiences. At week four, both groups showed improvement in the self-efficacy scores, but the improvement did not achieve statistical significance (p > .05). ConclusionThe ICER approach significantly enhanced nurses’ disaster preparedness and self-efficacy. Educators are encouraged to adopt this approach for comprehensive disaster nursing education.

Communication Self-Efficacy and Job Satisfaction among Nurses during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Introduction. The outbreak of COVID-19 has led to various challenges for healthcare workers, including nurses. Nurses play a critical role in the fight against this disease, and their communication of self-efficacy and job satisfaction has garnered significant attention. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between communication self-efficacy and job satisfaction of Iranian nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods. This study was conducted using a cross-sectional design. A total of 500 nurses working in hospitals in Iran were selected using a convenience sampling method. The communication self-efficacy scale and the job satisfaction scale were used to collect data. Results. The study found that nurses with higher communication self-efficacy exhibited better performance and job satisfaction in various work challenges (r = 0.56, p&lt;0.001). However, nurses holding a master’s degree or higher reported the lowest average communication self-efficacy and job satisfaction scores during the COVID-19 epidemic. The study also explored the impact of shift work on job satisfaction among nurses and found that nurses working exclusively on the morning shift reported the highest average job satisfaction score. Conclusion. The findings of this study suggest that communication self-efficacy is an important factor in predicting job satisfaction among Iranian nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, it is recommended that healthcare organizations provide effective communication training sessions and mental health interventions to enhance nurses’ communication self-efficacy and job satisfaction. This can ultimately lead to improved performance and better patient outcomes.