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First-year nursing students face intrinsic challenges in self-directed learning of foundational biosciences. Addressing study techniques, motivation, health, and procrastination is key for educators to support student success.

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  • Nursing Education
  • Biosciences
  • Self-Directed Learning

Background:

  • Self-directed learning (SDL) is vital for nursing students' professional development in complex subjects like anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry.
  • Intrinsic factors can impede SDL, yet understanding these challenges, especially differences between young and mature students, is limited.
  • Identifying these factors is crucial for educators supporting foundational science learning in nursing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore and compare the intrinsic factors hindering self-directed learning in anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry among first-year nursing students.
  • To investigate potential differences in these intrinsic challenges between younger and mature nursing students.
  • To inform pedagogical strategies for enhancing SDL in foundational biosciences for nursing.

Main Methods:

  • An exploratory qualitative design utilizing written responses from 98 first-year nursing students.
  • Data collected via an open-ended question on the university's digital learning platform regarding factors hindering SDL.
  • Qualitative content analysis with a comparative approach between younger and mature student groups.

Main Results:

  • Four primary categories of intrinsic challenges were identified: study techniques, motivation, health constraints, and procrastination.
  • These factors significantly impact first-year nursing students' ability to engage in effective self-directed learning.
  • Specific challenges may vary between younger and mature student demographics, requiring tailored support.

Conclusions:

  • Intrinsic factors present significant barriers to self-directed learning in foundational nursing biosciences.
  • Nurse educators and institutions must acknowledge and address these intrinsic challenges.
  • Developing targeted support strategies and learning environments is essential to foster effective SDL in nursing education.