Influencers of Career Choice and Satisfaction in Nursing Education among Student Nurses in Iloilo City

Influencers of career choice and educational satisfaction are critical factors affecting student nurses’ academic engagement and long-term commitment to the profession. This study aimed to determine the degree and relationship between career choice and satisfaction in nursing education among student nurses enrolled in a private college in Iloilo City, Philippines. A descriptive-correlational research design was employed, involving 324 student nurses selected through stratified random sampling. The study was conducted during the academic year 2025–2026.Data were gathered using adopted structured questionnaires measuring factors influencing career choice and level of satisfaction in nursing education. The collected data were coded, tabulated, and analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistical methods. Specifically, frequency and percentage were used to describe the respondents’ demographic profile, while mean and standard deviation were used to determine the levels of career choice influences and satisfaction. The Kolmogorov–Smirnov test was applied to assess data normality, and Spearman’s rho was utilized to determine the relationship between variables. Findings revealed that personal factors emerged as the strongest influence on career choice, while peer influence had the least impact. Student nurses generally reported a high level of satisfaction, particularly in curriculum and teaching, whereas the learning environment received comparatively lower evaluations. A significant positive relationship was found between career choice and satisfaction in nursing education. The study concludes that stronger intrinsic motivations are associated with higher levels of academic satisfaction. These findings highlight the importance of strengthening institutional support systems and improving the learning environment to enhance student engagement, retention, and professional commitment in nursing education.