Knowledge and Perception of Higher Secondary School Students Regarding Nursing as a Career (J&K, India)

Abstract

Background: To elevate the nursing professions status, it is crucial
to foster a positive image through collaborative efforts from nurse
educationists and the community. A key strategy involves shifting the
societal perception of nursing. Hence, current study was undertaken
to elevate the knowledge and perception of higher secondary students
towards nursing as a career.
Methodology: A quantitative approach with a descriptive design was
used to assess the knowledge and perception regarding nursing as a
career among 100 Higher Secondary students using purposive sampling

technique at Green Valley Educational Institute, Soura by using self-
structured questionnaire and 5-point Likert scale respectively.

Results: Majority of study subjects (56%) had moderately adequate
knowledge, whereas (31%) had inadequate knowledge, and (13%)
had adequate knowledge regarding Nursing as a career. 40% of study
subjects had positive perception, (30%) of the study subjects had neutral
perception, and (30%) had negative perception regarding Nursing as
a career. Conclusion:There was no statistically significant association between
knowledge and perception scores of study subjects with their selected
demographic variables.

How to cite this article:
Farooq S, Dar M A, Kaur P, Kachroo M, Falak N,
Hamid H, Sharma N, Nazir I, Wani J A, Jaileel B,
Hijazi R, Ismail S, Khursheed T. Knowledge and
Perception of Higher Secondary School Students
Regarding Nursing as a Career (J&K, India). Ind J
Holist Nurs. 2024;15(2):24-30.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2348.2133.202406