ONLINE NURSING EDUCATION DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC: LEVELS OF STRESS AND SATISFACTION ABOUT LEARNING IN LAST-YEAR STUDENTS

Authors : Sinem Göral Türkcü, Elif Uludağ, Pınar Serçekuş, Özlem Kayhan, Sevgi Özkan

Pages : 266-274

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Publication Date : 2023-12-19

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Introduction: It is important to evaluate the effects of the online education system on students, especially those studying applied sciences like nursing. Objective: The objective of this study is to determine stress and satisfaction levels in last-year nursing students during their online education. Method: The study has a quasi-experimental design with a single group, pre-test and post-test. The study sample included last-year nursing students. Data were collected before and after the online education. Data about sociodemographic features were expressed in numbers and percentages. Mean scores for the academic subscale of Nursing Education Stress Scale and for Student Satisfaction Scale and its subscales were evaluated with dependent groups t-test. Results: 62.5% of the students did not have difficulty in Internet access, but 57.5% experienced difficulty in following online classes and fulfilling their assignments. No significant difference was found in terms of academic stress between face-to-face and online education. However, the mean scores for Student Satisfaction Scale and its subscales significantly differed between face-to-face and online education. Conclusion: Students’ academic stress decreased during online education; however, their satisfaction levels dropped during online education. Education programs encouraging students to become more active learners should be developed and all students should be able to benefit from technological facilities equally. Randomized-controlled studies are needed to compare effectiveness of face-to-face and online education.
Keywords : Covid 19, Nursing Education, Online Education, Academic Stress, Student Satisfaction