Motivational Resources and Problems of Nursing Students: Vocational Choice, School Culture and Other Associated Factors

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between motivational resources and problems of nursing students and their vocational choice and school culture. METHODS: This was a cross-sectional study. The study was conducted at two universities in Western Black Sea region of Turkey. Study population included a total of 914 nursing students during 2013-2014 academic term. The study was conducted with 662 students. Data were collected by using Student Information Form, Occupational Learning Motivation Scale, Scale of Vocational Choice in Nursing and School Culture Scale. RESULTS: It was determined that reason for choosing the vocation, current perception about the vocation, perception about the future of the vocation, commitment to school, relationships with teaching staff, structure and organization in the school, sex and family type affect motivation of the students (p<0.05). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: CONCLUSION: Nursing education programs should assess their structure and organization, detect their needs for change and improvement in terms of quality research in education and students' motivation and should create a positive school environment for teaching staff, students and other employees.

Keywords

• motivation
• nursing students
• vocational choice
• school culture