Association among Nursing courses: Computer, Communication Skills, and Epidemiology at Tobruk University

The nursing profession is dynamic and requires interdisciplinary practice to acquire essential knowledge and skills, emphasizing the importance of a wide range of skills.This study investigated the associations among three courses in the College of Nursing at Tobruk University. The study comprises Computer, Communication Skills, and Epidemiology offered in their 3rd year. Correlational analysis was conducted using data from three academic years (2021-2022, 2022-2023, and 2023-2024). The results revealed significant positive correlations between all three courses, indicating a strong interrelationship. The highest association appeared between Communication Skills and Epidemiology (r=>0.725) across all AY. Despite varying mean scores albeit appearing to be increasing across the years, the overall pattern of positive associations persisted. The findings suggest that these three essential skills should be included in a thorough nursing education to prepare students for the demands of the profession. Curriculum adjustment and interactive teaching methods are recommended to further students' academic and professional skills.