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Assess the level of perceived image of nursing among first year BSc Nursing students in a selected college, Perinthalmanna

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Assess, Perceived image of nursing, BSc nursing student.

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The present study entitled “Assess the perceived image of nursing among First year BSc Nursing students in a selected college, Perinthalmanna.” Objectives: Assess the level of perceived image of nursing among nursing students; Find out the association between perceived image of nursing with their selected demographic variables. Methodology: The research approach and design adopted for this study was quantitative research approach and descriptive survey research design. The study was conducted in Al Shifa College of Nursing, Perinthalmanna. Non-probability convenient sampling technique was used to select samples and data collected from 80 first semester BSc Nursing students. The data collection instruments consisted of two sections which were: Part I included questions related to socio demographic variables, Part II included Self structured 5 point rating scale used to assess the perceived image related to nursing profession. The subjects was explained about the purpose of the study. The questionnaire was prepared in google form and send to their concerned class group Analysis: Data were analysed by using descriptive and inferential statistic. Results: The data findings shows that majority of the participants 46(57%) belonged to the age group of 18 years. Regarding gender that female 72 (90%) are enrolled into nursing profession than male 8 (10%). Regarding religion majority are from Muslim religion 62 (78%) and from Hindu religion 13 (16%) and from Christian religion 5 (6%). Majority of the participants, 44 (55%) were from rural region. 100% of students are unmarried. Regarding educational status of father majority, 52 (65%) were schooling and regarding education status of mother majority, 57 (71%) also were schooling. Regarding occupational status of father, majority 46 (58%) have some other job and regarding occupational status of mother majority, 72 (90%) were housewife. Majority 29 (36%) of participants monthly income of family were below 25000/- Majority of participants 29 (36%) reasons for enrollment into nursing profession were desire to serve humanity and 21 (26%) of participants due to easy availability of work. Majority of participants, 69 (86%) was not getting any scholarship. Majority of participants, 60 (75%) told there is no family member in nursing. Majority of participants, 45 (56%) have no previous admission to hospital. The overall perceived image score shows that 60 (75%) have positive perceived image regarding nursing profession and 18 (23%) has uncertain perceived image and 2 (2%) has negative perceived image of nursing profession among BSc nursing first year students of selected college. The association between perceived image of nursing and selected demographic variables which was tested by using chi-square test. The chi square values showed that there is association between gender and reason for enrollment to nursing profession with their perceived image of nursing at p<0.05 level, but there is no significant association between other demographic variables and perceived image of nursing. Conclusion: The study concluded that majority of the students 65% have positive perceived image regarding nursing profession. All colleges should include pre-nursing counselling and an introduction to nursing course in order to foster a good attitude toward the nursing among students.

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Prajusha Unni. K (December-2024). Assess the level of perceived image of nursing among first year BSc Nursing students in a selected college, Perinthalmanna. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NOVEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 9(12), d448-d456. https://ijnrd.org/papers/IJNRD2412355.pdf

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Research Area: Humanities All

Author Type: Indian Author

Country: Malappuram, Kerala, India

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