The clinical decision-making of Vietnamese nursing students and related factors: A cross-sectional survey

Vietnamese nursing students predominantly exhibited a quasi-rational decision-making style, combining intuition and analysis. However, students with higher GPA and extracurricular engagement showed reduced intuitive reasoning, highlighting a potential gap in their decision-making development. Nursing education programs in Vietnam should focus on fostering analytical and intuitive reasoning skills to prepare students for complex clinical environments. Further research is needed to explore the cultural, educational, and contextual factors influencing these patterns.