ASSESMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURAL RELATED FACTORS INFLUENCING PRE- SERVICE SKILLS LABORATORY TRAINING PROGRAM IN BOMET KENYA MEDICAL COLLEGE

Abstract

Purpose: The study aimed at assessing infrastructural related factors that influence pre- service skills laboratory training program in Bomet Kenya Medical College.

Methods:  Semi-structured questionnaires were used to collect primary data from respondents. The study was a cross- sectional descriptive survey, where 150 students in the 1^st year of study in nursing school, in Kenya Medical Training College, Bomet campus were systematically selected. The data was analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences SPSS version 22. Analysed data was presented using simple tables, percentages, bar graphs, pie charts and chi-square.

Results: The study concluded that skills laboratory area was adequate and can accommodate at least 10 students per session. Additionally, skills laboratory had equipment they needed to practice nursing procedures. Moreover, skills laboratory equipment was in good working condition.

Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommends that; Nurse training schools management should ensure adequate infrastructure in skills laboratory program as well as enable students access the skills lab on a daily basis. Management should also make arrangements to enable accessibility of skills laboratory after 5pm to ensure continuity of practice.

Keywords: Pre-service, nursing students, infrastructural related factors, perception of competence, skills, laboratory, training, Kenya Medical Training College