Perceptions and Professional Career Intentions of Senior Nursing Students in India: A Cross-Sectional E-Survey

Nipin Kalal; Suresh K Sharma; Hemlata; Inbarasi A; Sonam Meena

doi:10.17533/udea.iee.v44n1e05

Authors

Nipin Kalal AIIMS Jodhpur https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1392-1787
Suresh K Sharma AIIMS Jodhpur
Hemlata AIIMS Jodhpur https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0517-4512
Inbarasi A AIIMS Mangalagiri https://orcid.org/0009-0006-6763-8588
Sonam Meena AIIMS Jodhpur

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17533/udea.iee.v44n1e05

Keywords:

perception, students, nursing, attitude of health personnel, cross-sectional studies, India

Abstract

Objective. To assess the perceptions and professional career plans of senior student nurses studying in various nursing colleges in India.

Methods. A cross-sectional E-survey was conducted pan-India through a Google form, and a total of 456 responses were received after obtaining voluntary consent. Data were collected through a self-structured Perception rating scale and a Professional career plan performance assessment.

Results. The majority of participants were young, unmarried females from western India, primarily pursuing a B.Sc. Nursing by personal choice. Regarding perceptions of the nursing profession, only 39.9% of participants had a high perception towards the nursing profession. 28.9% of senior student nurses intend to work abroad after completing their program. While 78.9% wish to stay in the profession, 21.1% consider changing careers, primarily due to a lack of respect. Perception scores were significantly associated with age and gender, showing that younger students and females had high perception regarding the nursing profession. Regression analysis confirmed that age had a negative and gender had a positive effect on perception.

Conclusion. The study concludes that age and gender significantly influence nursing students’ perceptions of the profession. It is recommended to implement targeted educational and motivational programs to enhance nursing students’ perception.

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Author Biographies

Nipin Kalal, AIIMS Jodhpur

RN, M.Sc. Assistant Professor. College of Nursing, Rajasthan

Suresh K Sharma, AIIMS Jodhpur

Professor, Ph.D. College of Nursing, Rajasthan.

Hemlata, AIIMS Jodhpur

RN, M.Sc. Nursing Tutor. College of Nursing, Rajasthan.

Inbarasi A, AIIMS Mangalagiri

RN, B.Sc. Department of Nursing. Andhra Pradesh

Sonam Meena, AIIMS Jodhpur

RN, B.Sc. College of Nursing, Rajasthan

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