Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme (PTP) on Knowledge Regarding Regulatory Bodies of Nursing in India at Selected Institution, Salem

Abstract

A quantitative evaluative research approach with pre-experimental (one group pre test post test) design was
adopted.By purposive sampling technique190B.Sc Nursing students were selected from Sri Gokulam College
of Nursing, Salem. Pre-test was conducted using a structured knowledge questionnaire, followed by planned
teaching programme. After two weeks of interval post-test was conducted using the same tool. In pretest, the mean
score was 9.92± 2.83 and the mean percentage was35.42% where as in post test, the mean score was 14.28± 3.48 and
the mean percentage was 51% with the difference in mean percentage being15.58 %. Highly significant difference
was found between pre and post test scoresat P<0.001 level (t = 15.58). The study implies that Planned teaching
programme on regulatory bodies of nursing in India is effective in improving the level of knowledgeamong B. Sc
Nursing students.