The Satisfaction, Perception, Attitude, and Impact of Virtual Learning among Nursing Students

Abstract

Background: Virtual learning is a learning experience that is enhanced through utilizing computers and the internet facilities in the educational organization. The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted every aspect of life including the educational system. Many colleges and universities started virtual education methods to cope with the educational loss due to pandemic situation and lockdown. Aim: This study sought to examine the satisfaction, perception, attitude, and impact of virtual learning among nursing students.

Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among 148 nursing students using enumerative sampling method. Self-administered structured virtual questionnaire was used through Google Forms. Descriptive statistics such as frequency and percentage and inferential statistics like Chi-square test were used to analyze the data.

Results: The majority of the nursing students 57.4% were satisfied with the virtual learning, 39.2% of the nursing students have positive perception with the virtual learning, 43.2% of the nursing students have positive attitude toward the virtual learning, and 42.6% of nursing students have good impact on the virtual learning.

Conclusion: The study concluded that the nursing students have good satisfaction, positive perception, good attitude, and adequate impact toward virtual learning. Despite its limitations, the nursing students expressed that their confidence in the virtual learning which was significantly improved with practice.