NURSING STUDENTS READINESS and PERSPECTIVE toward SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING

Abstract

Background: One of the most vital attributes for nursing students for long-lasting learning is self-directed learning. Self-directed learning readiness is considered to be highly personalized as well differs significantly between learners in different programs found in higher education so definite abilities, attitudes as well personality characteristics are required for self-directed learning. Aim: This study aims to assess nursing students’ readiness and perspective toward self-directed learning. Research design: A descriptive research design was utilized. Methods: The study sample consisted of (300) nursing students from four levels choose by sample size at Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University. Data were collected by using two tools as: Self-directed learning readiness scale and students' perception about self-directed learning questionnaire. Results: The study finding revealed that three quarter of nursing students were high readiness for selfdirected learning. As well, more than half of nursing students were high perception about self-directed learning. Conclusion: Nursing students’ readiness for self-directed learning was high in three quarter of them whereas perception about self-directed learning was high in more than half of them. Recommendation: Encourages policymakers in the college to make policy for self-directed learning in nursing curricula. Promote self-directed learning as a central strategy for developing competency of the nursing students in the clinical practice which emphasis on critical thinking and problem-solving.