Chang Gung University
Taoyuan, Guishan, 33302, Taiwan
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NCT Number: NCT07628673
The Effectiveness of a Digital Career-Focused Mobile Application on Nursing Students' Career Planning and Career Trajectories .
Methods: This three-year experimental study is divided into two phases. In the first phase, a mixed-methods approach will be used. During this phase, a mobile application based on the Career Planning Model will be developed, followed by a pilot study to perform user testing and evaluate usability. The second phase will employ a prospective, double-blind randomized controlled trial (RCT) design, utilizing the nursing career planning application developed in the first phase for a six-month intervention study. A total of 108 senior-year nursing students (54 in the intervention group and 54 in the control group) will be invited to participate inthe study.
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Age range
18 year and older
Sex eligibility
All sexes
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Not applicable
Primary location
Who can participate
Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes
Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.
Inclusion criteria
- Currently in their final year of nursing studies (including five-year vocational colleges, four-year technical colleges, and universities).
- Possess a mobile phone with internet access.
- Be of sound mind and able to understand and answer researchers' questions.
- Be able to understand spoken or written Chinese.
- Be willing to participate in this study and sign a participant consent form.
Exclusion criteria
- Nursing two-year technical college students.
- Those with full-time or part-time clinical nursing work experience.
- Those unwilling to participate in this study.
Treatment and study plan
Nurse Bridge App
OtherCareer planning action application for nursing students (6 months)
Primary outcomes
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career self-efficacy score
Time frame: To evaluate the trajectory of outcomes at different time points, data will be collected in five waves: before the intervention and at 0, 3, 6, and 12 months post-intervention.
This study will use the Career Decision Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form (CDMSE-SF) to evaluate nursing students' confidence in their ability to successfully perform career decision-making tasks and overcome barriers related to career decision-making.
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career planning behaviors
Time frame: To evaluate the trajectory of outcomes at different time points, data will be collected in five waves: before the intervention and at 0, 3, 6, and 12 months post-intervention.
This study will use the Career Planning Scale to assess nursing students' readiness for the career planning process, reflecting their level of career maturity.
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career resilience
Time frame: To evaluate the trajectory of outcomes at different time points, data will be collected in five waves: before the intervention and at 0, 3, 6, and 12 months post-intervention.
This study will use the Adolescent Career Resilience Scale (ACRS) to assess nursing students' career resilience.
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professional identity
Time frame: To evaluate the trajectory of outcomes at different time points, data will be collected in five waves: before the intervention and at 0, 3, 6, and 12 months post-intervention.
This study will use the Nurses' Professional Identity Scale to assess nursing students' professional identity.
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nursing career persistence intentions.
Time frame: To evaluate the trajectory of outcomes at different time points, data will be collected in five waves: before the intervention and at 0, 3, 6, and 12 months post-intervention.
Career persistence intention will be measured using a single-item 10-point Numeric Rating Scale (NRS): "I intend to continue pursuing a career in nursing," with 1 indicating strongly disagree and 10 indicating strongly agree.
Study contacts
Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.
Sponsors and collaborators
Lead sponsor
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Other
Collaborators
- National Science and Technology Council, Taiwan
Registry information
Acronym: NurseBridge
Important dates
- Study start
- 2026
- Primary completion
- 2029
- Study completion
- 2029
- First posted
- Jun 5, 2026
- Registry last updated
- Jun 15, 2026
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