Assessing Students’ Satisfaction Regarding the Quality of Nursing Education in Selected Nursing Colleges in District Swat

Background: Students’ satisfaction is a key indicator of the effectiveness and quality of nursing education, reflecting how well institutions address academic, clinical, and professional needs. In District Swat, challenges such as limited resources, faculty shortages, and inconsistent clinical exposure may influence satisfaction levels and educational outcomes. Aim: To assess the level of students’ satisfaction regarding the quality of nursing education in selected nursing colleges of District Swat. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among sixth-semester nursing students in selected colleges of District Swat. Using convenience sampling, 262 students were recruited from a total population of 820. Data were collected through a structured and validated questionnaire comprising demographic variables and 18 Likert-scale items measuring satisfaction. Data analysis was performed using statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS) version 25, applying descriptive statistics including frequencies, percentages, means, and standard deviations. Results: The findings revealed that most students reported high satisfaction with faculty performance, classroom debates, adherence to timetables, submission of assignments, and practical teaching in skill labs. Moderate satisfaction was observed for professional development activities, technological resources, and participation in extracurricular activities. Overall, students expressed a positive perception of nursing education quality, highlighting effective teaching, clinical training, and administrative support, while identifying areas for improvement in mentorship, infrastructure, and resource availability. Conclusion: Overall, students were satisfied with the quality of nursing education. Improvements in mentorship, infrastructure, and resource availability are recommended to further enhance learning outcomes and professional development.