Hemşirelik Öğrencilerinin Hemşirelere ve Klinik Uygulamalara Yönelik Tutumları ve Etkileyen Faktörlerin Belirlenmesi

AbstractNursing students' attitudes toward the nursing profession and clinical practice environments are critical determinants of their academic engagement, clinical performance, and future career trajectories (Fernandes et al., 2022). A multifaceted understanding of these attitudes, encompassing their influencing factors, is essential for nursing education programs to cultivate positive perceptions and facilitate optimal learning experiences. Aim: This study aims to evaluate nursing students' perceptions of nurses and clinical practice and associated variables. Method: The study was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted to determine the attitudes of nursing students towards nurses and clinical practice and the factors affecting themResults: The study found that nursing students generally have positive attitudes towards nurses and clinical practice. Conclusion: Students should be psychologically prepared in their schools before exposure to the clinical environment. There should be an effort to build students' self-esteem and professional self-concept by the relevant authorities.