[Reasons given by students with university entrance qualification to study for nursing training and against nursing studies - Results of an E-Survey].

Abstract

Reasons given by students with university entrance qualification to study for nursing training and against nursing studies - Results of an E-Survey Abstract: Background: Despite the efforts towards academization in nursing and the recommendation of the German Council of Science and Humanities to provide up to 20% of healthcare professionals with higher education qualifications, the academization rate for primary qualifying courses was only 0.97% in 2022. The proportion of those entitled to study in nursing training amounted to 15.6% overall. Aim: This study examines the reasons why those with university entrance qualifications decide in favor of nursing training and thus against studying nursing. Method: A nationwide online survey was conducted in Germany between February and April 2024 reached nursing trainees with a higher education entrance qualification (N = 625). Results: The results show that the desire for practical work (51.9%) is the main reason against studying nursing, followed by the intention to study only after training (35.4%). Other important factors are a lack of information about nursing studies (33.8%) and financial aspects (33.1%). Conclusions: There are knowledge deficits regarding the financing of studies as well as the equivalence of studies and training, particularly with regard to practical orientation and learning periods in practical placements. The findings are relevant for the further application to potential students and development of higher education nursing training.