Six thinking hats is one of the most crucial strategies for fostering creativity
and enhancing the clinical competencies of intern nurses. Aim: The study aimed to assess
intern nurses' attitudes about using six thinking hats strategy and its relation to their clinical
competencies. Research Design: Descriptive correlational research design was utilized.
Setting: The study was conducted in all departments were intern nurses trained at Benha
University Hospitals. Sample: Convenient sample of intern nurses (470) at the academic
year 2023/2024 who trained at above mentioned study setting. Tools of data collection:
Two tools were used; (I): Six Thinking Hats Strategy Attitudes Questionnaire, (II): Clinical
Competence Scale. Results: The findings of this study showed that (66.2%) of studied intern
nurses had positive attitude level regarding using six thinking hats strategy and (57.7%) of
studied intern nurses reported that clinical competency level was competent. Conclusion:
There was a highly statistically significant positive correlation between total intern nurses'
attitudes about six thinking hats strategy and total clinical competencies scores. |
