Entrepreneurial Self -Efficacy and Its Influence on Entrepreneurial Intention among Nurse Interns

Abstract

Background: Entrepreneurial self-efficacy is a critical factor in an individual's ability to engage in entrepreneurial activities. Self-belief in one's entrepreneurial capabilities plays a pivotal role in determining their participation in entrepreneurial ventures. Cultivating entrepreneurial zeal is perceived as a foundational attitude, significantly influencing nursing students' career decisions. Aim: This study aimed to assess the influence of entrepreneurial self-efficacy ESE on entrepreneurial intention among nurse interns. Subjects and Methods: A descriptive correlational design was utilized, focusing on (200) nurse interns at Ain-Shams University Hospitals during the 2021-2022 academic year. Data collection involved two instruments: first tool divided into two parts, 1st -part personal characteristics data, 2nd part Self-Efficacy scale and second tool entrepreneurial intention survey. Data gathering span from December 2021 to February 2022. The findings underscored a strong connection between entrepreneurial confidence and the overall entrepreneurial inclination among the nursing interns. Conclusion: A higher degree of entrepreneurial self-assurance corresponded to a more pronounced entrepreneurial intention. There was no discernible difference in entrepreneurial confidence between male and female interns. Recommendations: We advocate for the incorporation of entrepreneurial training into the internship curriculum, which should encompass mentorship and cooperative communication strategies.