Factors Effects Academic Performance Among Bachelor of Nursing Students

Abstract

Nursing students' academic performance is a critical determinant of their future success and  the quality of healthcare services they provide. Academic achievement in nursing education is  influenced by a complex interplay of factors, including personal, familial, and institutional  elements. Understanding these factors is essential for developing targeted interventions to  support nursing students and enhance their academic outcomes. To determine the factors effects  academic performance among Bachelor of Nursing Students at College of Nursing, Female  Nawabshah. A quantitative research approach was employed, utilizing descriptive research  design and convenient sampling technique. A closed-end questionnaire was administered to  200 BSN students from different semesters in selected nursing colleges. The questionnaire  captured data on demographic characteristics, parental involvement, study habits, distractions,  and academic performance. The home related factors, Students related factors, School related  and teacher dynamics. The majority of participants (200 out of total) were within the age group  of 18–25 years, representing 96.0% of the total sample. Other age groups included 26–30  (2.0%), 31–35 (2.0%), and a minor proportion in older groups up to 35 years. This study 
successfully explores those factors that effect on academic performance and also importance  of parental involvement, self-motivation, and effective study habits in nursing students'  academic performance. The findings have implications for nursing education and practice and   highlight the need for targeted interventions to support students and enhance their academic  outcomes, foster effective study habits can contribute to improved academic performance and  future success in the nursing profession.