Motivational Interviewing and Nursing Students' Clinical Practice Outcomes

The Effect of Motivational Interviewing on Nursing Students' Attitudes, Anxiety, and Self-Efficacy Regarding Clinical Practice: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Motivational interviewing is a collaborative and person-centered counseling approach aimed at enhancing individuals' intrinsic motivation. Nursing students often experience stress, anxiety, and low self-efficacy during clinical practice. The aim of this study is to examine the effect of motivational interviewing on nursing students' attitudes toward clinical practice, anxiety levels, and perceptions of self-efficacy. The study will be conducted using a randomized controlled design, and the potential of motivational interviewing as an effective psychological intervention in nursing education will be evaluated.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Being a first-year student in the Nursing Program
• Enrolled in the Fall semester of the 2025-2026 academic year
• Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the Motivational Interviewing programAble to attend face-to-face data collection sessions

Exclusion Criteria:

• Students with prior experience in Motivational Interviewing
• Students unable to attend skills laboratory training
• Students with prior clinical practice experience that could bias study outcomes
• Students who do not consent to participate in the study