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THE EFFECT OF PEER EDUCATION ON IMPROVING STUDENT KNOWLEDGE IN PREPARATION FOR THE INDONESIAN NURSE COMPETENCY EXAMINATION Rahim, Nirwanto K; Sulistiani, Ita
INDONESIAN NURSING JOURNAL OF EDUCATION AND CLINIC (INJEC) Vol 11, No 1 (2026): INJEC
Publisher : Asosiasi Institusi Pendidikan Ners Indonesia (AIPNI)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24990/injec.v11i1.568

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Introduction: The Indonesian Nurse Competency Examination (INCE) remains a critical requirement for nursing graduates; however, fluctuating pass rates indicate persistent gaps in student preparedness. Innovative, scalable strategies are needed to enhance learning outcomes. Peer education, grounded in social learning theory, offers a potentially effective approach to improving knowledge and exam readiness. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of peer education on student knowledge in preparation for the INCE.Methods: A pre-experimental one-group pretest–posttest design was conducted over 10 days involving 53 nursing professional students selected through total sampling. Knowledge was measured using a structured try-out instrument aligned with INCE competency domains. Paired t-tests were used to assess differences in pre- and post-intervention scores.Results: At baseline, only 41.1% (n = 23) of students achieved the passing threshold, while 58.9% (n = 33) did not meet the standard. Following the intervention, the proportion of students who passed increased substantially to 91.9% (n = 51), with only 8.9% (n = 5) remaining below the threshold, representing an absolute increase of 50.8 percentage points. Mean knowledge scores improved significantly from 46.16 ± 6.41 at baseline to 52.41 ± 5.48 post-intervention, with a mean difference of 6.25 points (p < 0.001). This finding indicates not only statistical significance but also a meaningful educational impact.Conclusion: Peer education is an effective, low-cost, and scalable strategy for enhancing student knowledge in INCE preparation. Its integration into structured mentoring programs may strengthen competency-based education and contribute to improving national examination outcomes.
Co-Authors Abdul Wahab Pakaya Agung Waluyo Ahmad Aswad Akase, Kurniawan A. Ali, Nabila Salsabila H. Alyaa Aladawiyah Lalapa Anindya Prananda Ishak Antu, Mihrawaty S Arifin Suking Astrit Lamadi Aswadi, Sri Rahayu A. Ayu Rofia Nurfadhilah Ayu Rofia Nurfadillah Basir, Ita Sulistiani Desy Sulistiawati Alimudin Dewi Apriani Dunggio Djamaluddin , Nurdiana Dumar, Bergita Eko Santoso Erwin Purwanto Firmawaty, Firmawaty Gani, Febriansyah M. Herlina Jusuf Hunawa, Rachmawaty Dirham Hunowu, Sri Yulian Hunta, Fairuz Adilisty Indra Isra Nur Ita Sulistiani Ita Sulistiani Ita Sulistiani Basir Jamal Bahua Johan Arya Harun Kaluku, Nur Sasya Aulia Kasiem, Vivien Novarina A. Kevin Efrain Tololiu M Soeli, Yuniar M. Yusril Ihza Djakaria Mano, Dea Aprilya A. Maudy Balqish Pataria Mohamad Wahyu Kasim Mohamad, Parlan Nasrun Pakaya Nur Afdillah Husa Nur Alifta Manopo Nur Ayun R Yusuf Nur Ayun R. Yusuf Nur Fitriah Jumatrin Nurdiana Djamaluddin Nurfadhillah, Ayu Rofia Nurlin Nurlin, Nurlin Paris, Nurlinda Shafitri R. Popalo, Siti Rahma Febri Prisilia Nur Fadila Masionu Rachmawaty Hunawa Rhein Djunaid Rhein Djunaid Djunaid Ridha Hafid Ronaldi Rosmin Ilham Saleh, Rahmatia Sabrun Sartika Sitti Fatimah M. Arsad Sitti Fatimah Meylandri Arsad Sitti Roskina Mas Sri A. Ibrahim Sri Wahyuni Kasim Sri Yona Sulistiani, Ita Suwarly Mobiliu Vivien Novarina A. Kasim Vivien Novarina Kasim Widyawati Bawu Wirda Y Dulahu Wulansari, Ika Yuniar M Soeli Yuniar M. Soeli Yuniar M. Soeli Yuniar M. Soeli Yuniar Mansye Soeli Yuniar Mansye Soeli Yunisa Bakari Yunus, Suwardha Yusuf, Nur Ayun R. Zuhriana K. Yusuf Zuhriana K.Yusuf Zulkifli B. Pomalango Zulkifli B. Pomalango