In this paper's purpose was to approve the effects of Enhancement self-directed learning program on
self-directed learning, self-efficacy, empowerment, clinical practice competency. The nursing students of 40
participated the Enhancement self-directed learning program of 16 hours. The questionnaire survey on
self-directed learning, self-efficacy, empowerment and clinical practice competency test were conducted 2
time (before program, after program) to the nursing students. The data were analyzed by the SPSS 21.0 program. There was a statistically significant increase in self-directed learning(t=-4.52, p<.0001),
self-efficacy(t=-7.17,p<.0001), empowerment(t=-5.60, p<.0001), clinical practice competency(t=-2.68,p=0.018).
This study found that Enhancement self-directed learning program for nursing students may increase
self-directed learning, self-efficacy, empowerment, clinical practice competency.