Perception of Educational Environment Among Nursing Students

Abstract

The educational environment supports the academic development of its students. A well-designed educational environment can enhance the impact of the curriculum, fuel student academic achievement, and provide teachers with a setting in which they can teach effectively and build supportive relationships with students. Research has shown that when students are provided with an environment that supports them academically, collaboratively, and creatively, the educational process becomes engaging and interactive. Students become confident and skilled to succeed in their future careers. The study aims to investigate perceptions of the educational environment among Nursing Students.

Methods and Materials: This study utilised a descriptive research methodology and was conducted at Akal College of Nursing, Baru Sahib. The simple random sampling method was utilized to select participants. The Modified DREEM (Dundee Ready Educational Environment Measure) scale was utilized to collect the data from the 170 participants in this study.

Results: The results indicated that 136 (80%) of the students reported a positive view of the educational environment. Twenty-four (14.1%) of the students reported experiencing problems within the educational environment. Eight (4.7%) students perceived the educational environment as excellent, and two (1.2%) students viewed the educational environment as poor. No statistically significant associations were found between the nursing students' views of the educational environment and their sociodemographic characteristics (age, religion, residential location, academic year, parents' occupation, type of family, monthly family income, and marital status). All of the p-values calculated in this study exceeded .05.

Conclusion: Overall, the findings of this study indicated that most nursing students at Akal College of Nursing, Baru Sahib perceived their educational environment positively. The positive perceptions of the educational environment indicate that these students have the opportunity to grow and learn in their educational environment.