The Effectiveness of a Digital Career-Focused Mobile Application on Nursing Students' Career Planning and Career Trajectories: A Randomized Controlled Trial (NurseBridge)

June 1, 2026 updated by: Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Methods: This three-year experimental study is divided into two phases. In the first phase, a mixed-methods approach will be used. During this phase, a mobile application based on the Career Planning Model will be developed, followed by a pilot study to perform user testing and evaluate usability. The second phase will employ a prospective, double-blind randomized controlled trial (RCT) design, utilizing the nursing career planning application developed in the first phase for a six-month intervention study. A total of 108 senior-year nursing students (54 in the intervention group and 54 in the control group) will be invited to participate inthe study.

Study Overview

Status

Not yet recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

148

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Locations

  • Taiwan
    • Guishan
      • Taoyuan, Guishan, Taiwan, 33302
        • Chang Gung University
        • Contact:

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Inclusion criteria for study participants: 1. Currently in their final year of nursing studies (including five-year vocational colleges, four-year technical colleges, and universities). 2. Possess a mobile phone with internet access. 3. Be of sound mind and able to understand and answer researchers' questions. 4. Be able to understand spoken or written Chinese. 5. Be willing to participate in this study and sign a participant consent form.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Exclusion criteria: 1. Nursing two-year technical college students. 2. Those with full-time or part-time clinical nursing work experience. 3. Those unwilling to participate in this study. 4. Those unable to download the app.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Triple

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Experimental Group
Participants will engage in a career planning action application for nursing students for six months.
Other: Nurse Bridge App
Career planning action application for nursing students (6 months)
No Intervention: Control Group
receive the usual career development course

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
career self-efficacy score
Time Frame: To evaluate the trajectory of outcomes at different time points, data will be collected in five waves: before the intervention and at 0, 3, 6, and 12 months post-intervention.
This study will use the Career Decision Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form (CDMSE-SF) to evaluate nursing students' confidence in their ability to successfully perform career decision-making tasks and overcome barriers related to career decision-making.
To evaluate the trajectory of outcomes at different time points, data will be collected in five waves: before the intervention and at 0, 3, 6, and 12 months post-intervention.
career planning behaviors
Time Frame: To evaluate the trajectory of outcomes at different time points, data will be collected in five waves: before the intervention and at 0, 3, 6, and 12 months post-intervention.
This study will use the Career Planning Scale to assess nursing students' readiness for the career planning process, reflecting their level of career maturity.
To evaluate the trajectory of outcomes at different time points, data will be collected in five waves: before the intervention and at 0, 3, 6, and 12 months post-intervention.
career resilience
Time Frame: To evaluate the trajectory of outcomes at different time points, data will be collected in five waves: before the intervention and at 0, 3, 6, and 12 months post-intervention.
This study will use the Adolescent Career Resilience Scale (ACRS) to assess nursing students' career resilience.
To evaluate the trajectory of outcomes at different time points, data will be collected in five waves: before the intervention and at 0, 3, 6, and 12 months post-intervention.
professional identity
Time Frame: To evaluate the trajectory of outcomes at different time points, data will be collected in five waves: before the intervention and at 0, 3, 6, and 12 months post-intervention.
This study will use the Nurses' Professional Identity Scale to assess nursing students' professional identity.
To evaluate the trajectory of outcomes at different time points, data will be collected in five waves: before the intervention and at 0, 3, 6, and 12 months post-intervention.
nursing career persistence intentions.
Time Frame: To evaluate the trajectory of outcomes at different time points, data will be collected in five waves: before the intervention and at 0, 3, 6, and 12 months post-intervention.
Career persistence intention will be measured using a single-item 10-point Numeric Rating Scale (NRS): "I intend to continue pursuing a career in nursing," with 1 indicating strongly disagree and 10 indicating strongly agree.
To evaluate the trajectory of outcomes at different time points, data will be collected in five waves: before the intervention and at 0, 3, 6, and 12 months post-intervention.

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

Collaborators

National Science and Technology Council, Taiwan

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Estimated)

July 1, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

July 31, 2029

Study Completion (Estimated)

October 30, 2029

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

June 1, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 1, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

June 5, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

June 5, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 1, 2026

Last Verified

May 1, 2026

More Information

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Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 202500369B0C6001
  • NSTC 114-2410-H-182 -012 -MY2 (Other Grant/Funding Number: National Science and Technology Council (NSTC))

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

IPD Plan Description

Individual participant data (IPD) will not be shared to protect participant confidentiality and privacy, in accordance with institutional review board requirements and informed consent provisions.

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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