Nursing Students' Preferences for Learning Medical and Bioscience Subjects: A Qualitative Study

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Medical and Bioscience Subjects (MBS)

Background:

• Challenges exist in learning and integrating medical and bioscience subjects (MBS) within nursing education.
• Understanding student preferences is crucial for effective MBS learning and application in nursing.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore nursing students' preferred learning methods for MBS.
• To identify strategies for enhancing MBS learning to facilitate integration into nursing practice.

Main Methods:

• Qualitative study involving individual interviews with 10 nursing students.
• Systematic text condensation analysis of interview transcripts.
• Adherence to the COREQ checklist for qualitative research.

Main Results:

• Students favor varied and active learning approaches for MBS, including group tutorials and collaborative study.
• Educational videos and visual learning methods like drawing were highly valued.
• In-depth learning strategies and a focus on relevant topics, rather than exhaustive coverage, were preferred.
• Teacher attitudes significantly influence student motivation in MBS learning.

Conclusions:

• Active learning methods and a focused curriculum enhance the integration of MBS knowledge into nursing.
• Educators play a vital role in motivating students through their attitudes and teaching approaches.