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Purpose: This study aimed to examine the levels of self-efficacy, career adaptation competency, and resilience in nursing students, and to analyze the relationships among these variables. Methods: A descriptive survey was conducted with 193 nursing students in Seoul from November to December 2024. Participants completed structured questionnaires measuring self-efficacy, career adaptation competency, and resilience. Correlation analysis and mediation analysis were performed to explore the relationships among variables and the mediating role of resilience. Results: Self-efficacy, career adaptation competency, and resilience were strongly correlated with each other (r=.66, p<.001). Resilience fully mediated the relationship between self-efficacy and career adaptation competency, with an explanatory power of 67% (p<.001). Career adaptation competency was significantly higher among students under 30, those with higher perceived economic status, excellent self-rated health, and the ones satisfied with their major and clinical practice. Additionally, self-efficacy and resilience showed a strong positive correlation. Conclusion: Resilience plays a significant mediating role between self-efficacy and career adaptation competency. Strengthening resilience is essential to enhance nursing students’ ability to adapt to their future careers.