Factors Influencing Career Choice Among Nursing Students in Swat, KPK, Pakistan
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Professional selection is a lifelong process that forms the life path of people and the staffing of healthcare. In this case, a number of factors come into play including individual self-interest, availability of employment opportunities related to the course, perceptions of nursing and the learning institution.
Aim: The purpose of this study was to identify the decision-making factors for career choice nursing students of Swat.
Methodology: Quantitative cross-sectional research was used to establish factors affecting career decisions among students in nursing schools in Swat. The current study adopted a cross-sectional descriptive research design where a sample of 300 participants was selected using convenient sampling techniques and were asked to complete a structured self-complete questionnaire. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 27; descriptive statistics and inferential statistics were used to investigate relationships.
Results: The study aimed to establish factors that were relevant to the career choice of 300 nursing students in Swat. The finding showed that the desire to help people, security and family motivation played a significant role. Participants also reported a moderate level of satisfaction with the chosen career. Independently, a statistically significant relationship was noted regarding the subject’s age, gender, year of study, preferences as well as influential factors such as the desire to assist other people and role models.
Conclusion: This study has found that age, gender and academic year influence career choice. studies recommended that enhance the quality of the current existing mentorship, a better perspective from society, and lastly creating better opportunities of job offers.
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2025-01-13
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