Empowering Critical Nurses: Exploring the Connection Between Self-Confidence, Self-Efficacy, and Effective Patient Care

Abstract

Critical care nursing is a highly specialized field that requires not only advanced clinical knowledge but also the ability to work effectively in high-stress, high-stakes environments. Nurses in intensive care units (ICUs) and other critical care settings are often required to make quick, accurate decisions while managing complex patient cases (Alorayf et al., 2023). The unique challenges faced by these nurses, such as high patient acuity, pressure from family members, and the constant need to adapt to new technologies, demand that they possess strong psychological resources, particularly self-confidence and self-efficacy (Yoo et al., 2020). Empowering nurses in this environment is essential for both their professional well-being and the quality of care provided to patients (Patrician et al., 2022).