Nurturing Success: E-Learning readiness and academic self-efficacy in nursing students

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• E-learning Pedagogy
• Educational Technology

Background:

• The integration of e-learning in nursing education necessitates understanding student preparedness.
• Assessing e-learning readiness and academic self-efficacy is vital for successful online learning outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the relationship between e-learning readiness, academic self-efficacy, and academic achievement in nursing students.
• To identify key factors influencing nursing students' success in e-learning environments.

Main Methods:

• Cross-sectional study design.
• Convenience sampling of 208 nursing students.
• Utilized Grade Point Average, Online Learning Readiness Scale, and Academic Self-Efficacy Scale for evaluation.

Main Results:

• A significant positive correlation was found between academic achievement and e-learning readiness (p ≤ 0.001).
• Academic self-efficacy also showed a significant positive correlation with academic achievement (p ≤ 0.001).

Conclusions:

• Academic self-efficacy and e-learning readiness are critical determinants of academic achievement in nursing students.
• Findings underscore the importance of fostering these attributes to enhance online learning success in nursing education.