Student’s Reasons of Choosing the Bachelor Study Program in Nursing

Julian Kraja; Zamira Shabani; Arlinda Ramaj; Elvana Podvorica

doi:10.3889/oamjms.2022.9006

Authors

Julian Kraja Department of Nursing, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Shkodra “Luigj Gurakuqi”, Shkodër, Albania https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6694-394X
Zamira Shabani Department of Nursing, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Shkodra “Luigj Gurakuqi”, Shkodër, Albania https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8021-5391
Arlinda Ramaj Department of Epidemiological and Environmental Health, Tirana Health Care Unit, Tirana, Albania https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7701-1902
Elvana Podvorica Department Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Pristina “Hasan Prishtina”, Pristina, Kosovo https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7521-5634

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2022.9006

Keywords:

Albania, Kosovo, Nursing, Profession, Reasons, Student

Abstract

AIM: The aim of this study was to identify the reasons why students that attending nursing study program decide to choose this study program for their future.

METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional study on students at University of Shkodra “Luigj Gurakuqi” in Albania and University of Pristina “Hasan Prishtina,” in Kosovo, during October–November 2021. The students that participated attended the bachelor study program in nursing and program of professional master. Data collection was done using a questionnaire with closed and opened questions. Student’s opinions were collected through a self-administered online questionnaire. The survey was administered using the Google Forms® platform, performed in classroom and was anonymous. To analyze the sample, it was used the exact Fisher’s Test, Pearson’s correlation R and ꭓ² test.

RESULTS: The study included 376 students which 259 from Albania and 117 from Kosovo. 335 were female and 41 males. 195 of students were from urban area and 181 from rural area. 130 students were at the 1st year of studies, 98 at the 2nd year, 100 of 3rd year, and 48 students attend professional master’s degree. About 66% of students have chosen nursing program because it is easy to find a job and 81.6% of students think that by choosing the nursing study program, they can make a career. About 82.2% of students have chosen the nursing study program because they can ensure a satisfactory economic level. More than 77% of students think that finding a job as a nurse is easy and for 75% of students nursing program has been the first choice. About 88.3% of students say they have chosen to continue their studies in nursing because they believe they can be employed after completing their studies in European Union countries. About 97.1% of students chose this program because they feel valuable in helping people with health needs. In our study, we have evidenced that 58.8% of all students would like to work in Germany.

CONCLUSIONS: Students choose the bachelor study program in nursing mainly to be able to easily secure a job, for a career, to help people with health problems and to secure an employment in the countries of the European Union. The same reasons evidenced in two student’s group from two universities.

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