A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY TO ASSESS THE LEVEL OF STAISFACTION REGARDING NURSING PROGRAM AMONG FIRST YEAR NURSING STUDENTS STUDYING IN SELECTED NURSING COLLEGES OF AMRITSAR, PUNJAB

The nursing program includes activities and relationship that influence the quality and nature of the nursing student's experiences. Assessing student satisfaction is essential as it reflects both the effectiveness of nursing education and its ability to motivate students to continue in the profession. This study aimed to assess the level of satisfaction regarding the nursing program among first-year nursing students in selected colleges of Amritsar, Punjab. A quantitative, descriptive design was adopted, and purposive sampling was used to select 100 first-year students. A self-structured 3-point Likert scale was utilized for data collection. The findings revealed that 90% of first year nursing students were highly satisfied and 10% had average level of satisfaction with nursing program and no one had low level of satisfaction. The study concludes that the majority of students had a positive perception of the program, with higher satisfaction levels observed among female students. These findings highlight the importance of supportive learning environments, effective teaching strategies, and mentorship in shaping the nursing education experience.