title: Adaptation and validation of a survey instrument measuring perceived preparedness of nursing graduates.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  In Australia, a significant percentage of bachelor of nursing students are employed in the aged care sector, or in aged care settings, as assistants in nursing (AINs) or personal care assistants. However the value of aged care in nursing education is often overlooked.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To outline the adaptation and validation of a survey, originally developed for medical graduates, for use with nursing graduates.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Adaptation of the instrument was undertaken as part of a doctoral study that aimed to explore whether employment as an undergraduate assistant in nursing (AIN) in aged care prepares new graduates for clinical work.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Outlining each step of the modification process can help nurse researchers who want to adapt existing instruments to meet their research objectives.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Undergraduate AIN employment has the potential to supplement clinical learning without the restrictions inherent in the student role. Furthermore, it has the potential to enhance recruitment and retention in the aged care sector.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Western Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
authors.forename: Maricris
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Algoso
authors.affiliation: University of Western Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
authors.forename: Kath
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Peters
authors.affiliation: University of Western Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
authors.forename: Lucie
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Ramjan
authors.affiliation: Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria, Australia.
authors.forename: Leah
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: East
mesh_terms: D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate; D015399:Nursing Research; D009740:Nursing Staff; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
keywords: Survey; adaptation; clinical practice; development; nurse researcher; nursing research; preparedness; survey instrument