Assessment of factors influencing academic performance of nursing students

Abstract

Objectives: this study is intended to assess factors influencing academic performance of nursing students in selected institution. Methods: This is a descriptive cross sectional design conducted at Ambala, Haryana, India. 420 participants (308 females and 112 males) consisting of age group between 17 to 25 years were included. Responses were collected by structured scale consisting of 22 items in 3 point scale. Results: Maximum students (88.6%) agreed that good and supportive relationship between teacher and students fosters better academic performance of students. A significant number felt that different teaching strategies used by the nurse educators help to improve academic performance. More than half of the students (53.8%) disagree that students from low socioeconomic status have low scores in their academic performance compared to their classmates with high socioeconomic status. From all of the academic factors, highest mean is of teacher related factors. There is a significant association found with mother’s education. Conclusion: These findings to be helpful for nursing college teachers and managers to advance academic performance of students.