Resilience, nursing competence, and self-efficacy among staff nurses in selected government hospital in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Abstract

Objectives: This study aimed to examine the relationship between resilience, nursing competence, and self-efficacy among staff nurses in selected government hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Methods: A descriptive-correlational study was conducted among 364 staff nurses were surveyed using the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC 25), the Nurse Professional Competence Scale (NPCS), and the General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE). Jamovi software was used in data analysis and included Pearson correlation and multiple regression analysis. Results: Overall resilience was rated high (M = 3.05, SD = 0.54). Nursing competence was also high (M = 6.04, SD = 0.75). Self-efficacy was very good (M = 3.42, SD = 0.44). Correlation analyses revealed significant positive relationships among resilience, competence, and self-efficacy (p < .001). Resilience was the strongest predictor of self-efficacy (β = 0.504), while competence had both direct (β = 0.166) and indirect (β = 0.218) effects through resilience. Conclusion: Self-efficacy is not an isolated construct but an integrated outcome of resilience and nursing competence. Interventions that strengthen both dimensions are essential to support professional confidence and enhance nursing practice in Vietnam