College Of Nursing Research Articles

Health advocacy and moral distress among nurses in organ transplant units.

Health advocacy is crucial for both patients and healthcare professionals. However, nurses who recognize the importance of health advocacy may experience heightened moral distress, particularly in complex donation and transplantation cases where patient autonomy, respect, and advocacy are paramount. To identify the factors contributing to moral distress among nurses working in solid organ transplant units at a university hospital in São Paulo, with a focus on health advocacy. This descriptive, cross-sectional study employs both quantitative and qualitative methods. For this, the quantitative phase of the study was conducted utilizing the Moral Distress Scale, while the qualitative phase was executed through focus group discussions. The quantitative phase involved 15 nurses using the Moral Distress Scale. The qualitative phase consisted of a focus group with 5 nurse managers/coordinators from the transplant units. Quantitative data were analyzed using R® software, while qualitative data were analyzed using Bardin's Content Analysis. The study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee of the Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing, University of São Paulo. Participation was voluntary and confidentiality was ensured. A significant correlation was found between moral distress and the factors of "disregard for patient autonomy" (p = .0100) and "therapeutic obstinacy" (p = .0492). The primary determinants associated with moral distress in the context of health advocacy were identified as "disregard for patient autonomy" and "therapeutic obstinacy."

Effects of an Interactive Handwashing Lecture on First-Year Thai Nursing Students: A Pretest-Posttest Study

Background: Hand hygiene is essential in healthcare to prevent infections and ensure patient safety. The World Health Organization highlights hand hygiene as a key measure to reduce healthcare-associated infections. However, adherence to hand hygiene protocols is often inadequate, with a low compliance rate. First-year nursing students are at a critical stage in developing foundational practices. Traditional teaching methods have shown limited success in achieving long-term adherence, necessitating the need for more interactive and engaging teaching methods. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the effects of an interactive lecture on the handwashing knowledge of first-year nursing students. Methods: This study employed a quasi-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design involving 60 first-year Thai nursing students at Boromarajjonani College of Nursing. After four weeks of interactive lectures, participants completed a pretest and posttest to assess changes in hand hygiene knowledge and understanding of WHO Five Moments for Hand Hygiene. The intervention included visual demonstrations, hands-on practice, and real-time feedback. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and paired t-tests to determine the intervention’s effectiveness. Results: The study showed significant improvements in both handwashing knowledge and understanding of WHO Five Moments for Hand Hygiene post-intervention. The mean score for handwashing knowledge increased from 5.41 (SD = 1.06) to 6.62 (SD = 1.10) (t(59) = 7.154, p < 0.001). Similarly, the mean score for understanding WHO Five Moments for Hand Hygiene improved from 4.32 (SD = 0.68) to 4.97 (SD = 0.84) (t(59) = 5.60, p < 0.001). Correct responses to specific handwashing questions also increased significantly. Conclusions: The interactive handwashing lecture intervention significantly improved nursing students’ knowledge and understanding of hand hygiene practices. These findings support the integration of interactive educational strategies in nursing curricula to improve hand hygiene compliance and patient safety. Future research should address study limitations, such as sample size and long-term knowledge retention, to further validate these results.

Perception of University Nursing Students and Faculty Members Regarding Simulated Practices: A Mixed Methods Study.

Clinical simulation has been used as a teaching strategy for students in health programmes, fostering greater preparedness and confidence in performing procedures. This study aimed to analyse the perception of fourth-semester nursing students and teachers regarding the simulated practice methodology implemented in a private university in Cali, Colombia. A robust mixed-methods approach was used, incorporating quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews with 41 students and 5 teaching nursing faculty members. Data triangulation was applied to ensure the robustness of the results. Both students and teachers reported a positive perception of simulated practice, which contributes to knowledge acquisition and contextual learning. Students emphasised that simulation improved their prior knowledge and motivated them to explore new topics. Lecturers emphasised the importance of well-trained instructors in simulation environments. However, participants identified challenges affecting performance, including simulation duration, group size, realism, and resource constraints. Students and teachers recommend strategic changes to the curriculum to optimise simulation practices.

Understanding Burn Management For Nursing Students

Background: Managing burn injuries, particularly in mass-burn scenarios, requires immediate first aid and early care, which are critical for improving outcomes. The quality of burn treatment is highly dependent on the knowledge and practical skills of nursing students, particularly those assigned to burn units. Knowledge Gap: Despite the critical nature of burn care, limited research has been conducted on the level of knowledge nursing students possess in this area, especially in regions like Basra, Iraq. Aims: This study aimed to assess the knowledge of burn management among nursing students at Basrah University, identifying gaps and correlations with sociodemographic factors. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 150 nursing students at Basrah College of Nursing. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire divided into two sections: (1) sociodemographic information, and (2) burn management knowledge, assessed through a standardized 3-point Likert scale. Results: The majority of respondents (78% female, 22% male) were aged 19-28 years. The results revealed that students demonstrated a good level of knowledge regarding burn management. Furthermore, there was a highly significant correlation between the academic stage of the students and their test scores, suggesting that academic progression improves burn management understanding. Novelty: This study provides one of the first comprehensive assessments of burn care knowledge among nursing students in southern Iraq, highlighting the critical role of academic progression in enhancing practical burn care skills. Implications: The study suggests that incorporating practical burn care training into nursing education can significantly improve clinical outcomes in mass-burn scenarios. Highlights: Knowledge of burn care improves with academic progression among nursing students. Majority of participants were female, aged 19-28 years. Enhanced burn care training is essential in nursing education curricula. Keywords: Burn management, Nursing students, Knowledge assessment, Basrah University, Cross-sectional study

Bridging the Knowledge Gap on Iron Deficiency Anemia Among Nursing Students

Background: Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is a prevalent nutritional disorder characterized by a significant reduction in the body’s iron stores, affecting oxygen transport and leading to various health complications. Specific Background: The understanding of IDA among nursing students is underdeveloped, especially regarding the differences between morning and evening study cohorts. Knowledge Gap: Understanding nursing students' knowledge of IDA is critical for enhancing educational strategies and improving patient care, yet limited studies have assessed this demographic's awareness of the condition and its management. Aims: This study aims to evaluate nursing students' knowledge about IDA and to compare the levels of knowledge between morning and evening students at the College of Nursing, University of Basrah, over a six-month period from November 2023 to March 2024. Results: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted involving 145 students (72 morning and 73 evening) who completed a questionnaire. Results indicated that 40.2% of morning students and 53.4% of evening students suffered from iron deficiency. While 86.1% of morning students had prior knowledge of IDA compared to 67.1% of evening students, the mean knowledge levels were deemed good for both groups, with no significant statistical difference between them. Novelty: This research contributes to the existing literature by highlighting knowledge levels of IDA among nursing students in Iraq, revealing that both morning and evening cohorts possess substantial understanding yet exhibit slight discrepancies. Implications: The findings underscore the necessity for targeted educational interventions to bridge the knowledge gap regarding IDA, ultimately enhancing nursing students' competencies in managing this condition in clinical settings. Highlights: IDA Prevalence: 40.2% morning students and 53.4% evening students affected. Knowledge Difference: 86.1% morning vs. 67.1% evening students aware of IDA. Educational Need: Targeted interventions required for improved IDA management in nursing education. Keywords: Iron deficiency anemia, nursing students, knowledge assessment, educational interventions, Iraq

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceptions towards Hand Hygiene Practice Amongst Students at a Nursing College in Lesotho

Background: Hands are critical vectors for microorganisms that cause healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Hand hygiene, being done the right way, at the right time, and being given the right priority in a healthcare setting is an effective strategy to reduce HAIs and associated costs. Different strategies have been put in place to help improve hand hygiene compliance among healthcare workers; amongst them, continuous training is advised at all levels of care. Aim: This study, focusing on nursing students, aimed to describe their knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions towards hand hygiene, highlighting their crucial role in maintaining health and preventing infections. Methods: This study was a quantitative cross-sectional study. One hundred and fourteen questionnaires were distributed; 103 were filled out and returned by willing students at Maluti Adventist College, thus a 90% response rate. Results: 62% (64) demonstrated moderate knowledge, all had positive attitudes, and 61% (63) had a positive perception towards hand hygiene. There was a significant (p-value = 0.012) association between knowledge and training. Conclusions and recommendations: These provide valuable input for enhancing the World Health Organization’s (WHO) hand hygiene multimodal strategy, the SAFE LIFE Clean YOUR HAND campaign, and healthcare workers’ teaching curriculum. All stakeholders should implement strategies that prioritize knowledge dissemination to promote effective hand hygiene practices among healthcare workers worldwide.

Perceived Work-Related Stress and Coping Strategies among Clinical Nurses in University of Osun State Teaching Hospital

Aim: To examine primary stressors, coping strategies, and techniques used by nurses working in the Uniosun Teaching Hospital in Osogbo, Osun State. Methods: Cross-sectional survey. Place and Duration of Study: The University of Osun Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, South-western, Nigeria between November 2022 and January 2023. Methodology: A self-structured questionnaire with contents derived from the Nursing Stress Scale (NSS) was used as the instrument. One hundred and eighty-seven (187) (21 males, 166 females; age ranged 18-60 years) qualified registered nurses were included in this study. Results: Majority of the respondents were 21-30 years old (44.9%), while more than a quarter (26.7%) had worked between 21 and 30 years. Workload was the main cause of stress among the overwhelming majority of respondents, with a response rate of 72.2% and a mean score of 17.35 while 88.8% reported relaxation as their coping mechanism. There was a significant difference between cause of stress and frequency of P = 0.000* while we found no significant difference between the causes of stress and the coping strategies adopted with P = 0.587. Conclusion: The study concludes that nurses' workload due to inadequate staffing is the primary cause of stress, and it recommends recruiting more nurses into the clinical field to help reduce this burden.

Healthcare students attitudes opinions perceptions and perceived obstacles regarding ChatGPT in Saudi Arabia: a survey‑based cross‑sectional study

With growing technology, it’s easier for students to accomplish their assignments with little or no effort. This study assesses attitudes, opinions, perceptions, and perceived obstacles regarding ChatGPT among healthcare students at King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional study among healthcare students was conducted from the beginning of January to April 2024 using social media, platforms through a prevalidated series of questionnaires. This study included students from the College of Pharmacy, Nursing, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS). A total of 354 students included in the study. The data was analyzed using a statistical package for social science (SPSS). Among the healthcare students 39.8% (n = 141) of them were between 23 and 24 years old and most of them were male 68.4% (n = 242). The majority of the healthcare students 91.2% (n = 323) were familiar with the term “ChatGPT, while 75.1% (n = 266) of them were comfortable to some extent in using ChatGPT in their academic activity. Although 22% (n = 78) of healthcare students stated they had used ChatGPT in their academics 29.5% of them perceived that ChatGPT is used in information gathering. In addition, 66.7% of them showed positive attitudes towards ChatGPT. While 61.3% of the healthcare students perceived that ChatGPT may increase productivity and 84.7% of them revealed that it has a positive impact on education. The mean perceptions score of ChatGPT was significantly higher among females (22.64 ± 6.36) comparing male students (21.71 ± 4.66) (t = 1.551; p = 0.001). Similarly, the mean perception score of ChatGPT was higher among pharmacy (22.99 ± 5.48) compared to other healthcare students (F = 4.941; p = 0.008). The current findings concluded that most of the healthcare students are familiar with ChatGPT and show positive perceptions, and perceived that ChatGPT may increase productivity and have a positive impact on education. Therefore, we recommend future studies concentrate on enhancing the ethical and successful application of AI tools and ChatGPT in the academic setting is pivotal.

Bridging the gap: Implementing a pilot radiology-focused curriculum in an acute care Nurse Practitioner program.

Knowledge in diagnostic radiology and performance of point-of-care ultrasound are integral to acute care nurse practitioners (ACNPs) in the inpatient settings, especially true in specialty areas such as interventional radiology and critical care. However, existing ACNP training programs, including at our institution, often lack robust relevant course content. To address this educational gap, we designed and implemented a pilot acute care radiology course, incorporating a flipped classroom approach and hands-on simulation activities led by expert faculty. Our course evaluation revealed high levels of student satisfaction, self-reported confidence, and perceived course effectiveness. The course aligns with key competencies outlined by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, demonstrating its potential to advance ACNP education in radiology content.

Role of Humour in Nursing Pedagogy.

To explore nursing educators' perceptions about using humour as a teaching strategy in the classroom setting. Qualitative study. Place and Duration of the Study:Shifa College of Nursing, Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, Islamabad, Pakistan, from September 2021 to January 2022. Twelve educators from the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) programme were purposefully selected for their rich and expressive insights. Institutional Review Board approval was obtained, and participants provided informed consent with the option to terminate interviews at any time. Data were collected and analysed simultaneously using content analysis, with rigour maintained per Lincoln and Guba's 1985 trustworthiness framework. The study revealed four key categories from educators' perspectives on using humour as a teaching strategy. First was the humour and learning, with innate vs. acquired competency and teaching phases. Second was the inside track, encompassing revitalisation, critical thinking, eco-friendliness, encouragement culture, self-esteem, and confidence. Third was provocation; with subcategories of language and student diversity. Fourth was the way forward addressed humour applicability and classification. The study explored the importance of humour as a teaching strategy in the classroom, stressing the need to consider context, subject matter, and diverse student needs. It underscores a balanced approach that engages students and fosters inclusivity. The findings are individual differences. Future research should explore the long-term impact and how training can help teachers effectively using humour as a teaching tool. Humour teaching strategy, Nursing, Nursing educator, Learning, Pedagogical tool.

Understanding Psychological Well-being and Resilience among College Nursing Students

Psychological well-being is defined as enhancing positive states and reducing negative states (Ryff, 1989; Ryff & Keyes, 1995). According to Ryff (1989), psychological well-being encompasses an individual's quality of life to other social units. It is characterized by two prominent varieties. The first refers to the extent to which people experience positive emotions and feelings of happiness. Sometimes this aspect of psychological well-being is referred to as subjective well-being (Diener, 2000). This type of psychological well-being is “Hedonic”, which is normally used to refer to the subjective feelings of happiness (Robertson & Cooper, 1999). It comprises two components, an affective component (high positive affect and low negative affect) and a cognitive component (satisfaction with life) (Robertson & Cooper, 1999). It is proposed that an individual experiences happiness when positive affect and satisfaction with life are both high (Carruthers & Hood, 2004).

Nursing Students’ Attitude and Motivation towards Learning English Communication Skills at Nursing College, Lahore

English has become an international language and has been used in the whole world as a primary mode of communication. Unfortunately, English speaking has become a challenge for students and a hurdle in communicating with other nations. Objectives: To assess the motivation and attitude toward English learning among Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students at the Akhtar Saeed Medical College of Nursing. Methods: This current study employed a quantitative design. A questionnaire-based cross-sectional survey was conducted at Akhtar Saeed Medical College of Nursing, Lahore, Pakistan. Data were collected from a sample of sixty-six BS Nursing students out of a population of two hundred, selected using the convenience sampling technique. The research tool used for this study was adopted from Gardner’s Attitude/Motivation Test Battery (AMTB). An analysis of the gathered data was conducted using SPSS statistics IBM 26. Results: The findings showed nursing students as highly motivated. More than 80% of students know its importance in career advancement, Job opportunities, getting a Grade ‘A’, higher education, knowledge advancement, and going abroad. Half of the students showed a positive attitude. Few students showed negative attitudes due to the anxiety of making mistakes while speaking in front of others. Conclusions: It was concluded that after analyzing the results It is clear that although students are driven to study English, they are afraid to speak in front of others. Because of the small sample size, more studies on a larger sample and in other Pakistani educational institutions should be done in the future.

The Impact of Academic Achievement, Clinical Performance Ability, and Mental Toughness on Burnout Among Nursing College Students During Practicum: A Multiple Mediation Model Analysis

The Impact of Academic Achievement, Clinical Performance Ability, and Mental Toughness on Burnout Among Nursing College Students During Practicum: A Multiple Mediation Model Analysis

Attitudes Towards Learning Communication Skills Among University Nursing Students

A major skill of nurses for achieving high-quality care is their ability to communicate effectively with patients, and this has been considered very valuable in the patient healing process. Objectives: To assess the learning attitudes of university nursing students towards communication skills and to find out the association of demographic characteristics of students with their attitude level. Methods: This cross-sectional analytical study design was conducted on 230 student nurses studying in a four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Permissions were obtained from the Ethical Review Committee and the Head of the Department for data collection. Data were collected via non-probability purposive sampling. Communication Skills Attitudes Scale was used to assess the attitude of university nursing students. Student's t-test and One-way analysis of variation were used to identify the differences in Positive Attitude Scores and Negative Attitude Scores between demographic variables. Results: Most of the study participants (77.4%) were male and 94% belonged to the age group 18-25 years. There was a significant difference in the Positive Attitude Score between gender and education of the students with p-values of 0.009 and 0.015 respectively. Furthermore, education level is the only variable that shows a significant association with a Negative Attitude Score with a p-value<0.0001. Conclusions: It was concluded that female students had more positive attitudes compared to their counterparts. Third-year students had a more positive attitude compared to other study years.

Disaster Risk Perception and Sustainable Earthquake Awareness Among Public and Private University Nursing Students.

This research was conducted in descriptive type to determine the disaster risk perception and sustainable earthquake awareness of nursing students studying at public and private universities. The study sample consisted of 400 nursing students studying at one public and one private university. The research was conducted between April and May 2023. The data were collected using a Sociodemographic Form, University Students Disaster Risk Perception Scale (USDRPS), and Sustainable Earthquake Awareness Scale (SEAS). Data were collected online using a questionnaire created on Google Forms. Analyses included frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation values, independent groups t-test, post-hoc Tukey test, LSD, and ANOVA test. Of the students, 61.8% had a disaster experience, 17.4% had lost a relative in the disaster, and 76.8% did not consider themselves prepared for a possible disaster. In the study, the exposure sub-dimension score of the disaster risk perception scale was found to be higher in students who had disaster experience than in those who did not (p=0.032). Nursing students from the private university had higher sustainable earthquake awareness scores than those studying at the state university (p=0.001). The mean scores of female students on the earthquake preparedness and preparation application sub-dimensions showed a significant difference compared to the scores of male students (p=0.016). In the study, sustainable earthquake awareness total and earthquake preparedness sub-dimension scores were higher in second-year nursing students than in students of other years (p=0.042; 0.015). Those who had received disaster training had low scores on the uncontrollable sub-dimension of the disaster risk perception scale, and high scores on the total SEAS and earthquake-structure relationship, earthquake preparedness, and earthquake preparation application sub-dimensions (p<0.05). In the study, three out of four students did not find themselves prepared for disasters. Those who had disaster experience had higher disaster risk perceptions. Students who had received disaster-related training had more positive earthquake preparedness, earthquake-structure relationship, and earthquake preparation applications than those who had not. Students who were female and were in the second year had higher earthquake awareness. Studies can be carried out to inform people about the pre-disaster and preparation stages to raise awareness about disasters at universities. Education on disaster management can be integrated into courses from the first years of university.

A Correlational Study Between Quality of Sleep and the Smartphone Usage among the Students of Dy Patil College of Nursing and Dy Patil College of Physiotherapy Kolhapur

Introduction: Introduction: As multipurpose gadgets that offer information, entertainment, and communication, cellphones have become an essential part of daily life in the current digital era. But their widespread presence, particularly at night, raises serious questions about how they affect the quality of sleep. A burgeoning public health concern is the rising incidence of sleep disorders. Sleep is essential for good health since it affects mental clarity, emotional control, and physical well-being. Because blue light from screens suppresses the production of melatonin, the hormone that controls sleep-wake cycles, it can throw off the circadian rhythm. Moreover, engaging with stimulating content might postpone the start of sleep, such as social media or work-related activities. Sleep is aggravated by psychological reliance on smartphones, which is typified by obsessive notification monitoring and fear of missing out (FOMO). Methodology: Using a non-experimental, descriptive methodology, the study used a correlational survey approach. 500 students from D.Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy and D.Y. Patil College of Nursing, who were chosen by non-probability convenience sampling, were among the participants. The Smartphone Addiction Short Version Scale (SAS-SV) and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) were employed. The Karl Pearson correlation coefficient test was administered through an online Google Forms questionnaire. The investigation was carried out on April 16, 2024. Findings: The participants' average age was 21.43 ± 2.91 years. Due to their use of smartphones at night, the majority of participants (55.00%, or 345 students) reported having severe sleep difficulties. With a median score of 11 and a mode of 10, the PSQI score was 11.18 on average. 3.22 was the standard deviation, and the range was16. The majority of pupils showed a solid understanding of sleep disorders. At the P &lt; 0.05 level, the estimated t-value (tcal = 1.9564) was found to be more than the crucial value (ttab = 1.9432), suggesting a moderately positive association that is statistically significant between smartphone usage and sleep quality. In summary, the results indicate that most participants had a moderate understanding of sleep disorders, and there was a moderately positive link between smartphone usage and sleep quality.

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Medication Safety Education on Knowledge among Undergraduate Nursing Students in a Selected College of Nursing, Chennai

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The learning effects of flipped classroom on nursing student’s vital signs knowledge, skill, and satisfaction: Post-test only control group study

The Traditional lectures optimize the passive learning, where students attend passively, however, lacking a deep understanding of the lecture material. Consequently, an innovative teaching approach is necessary to develop student engagement, active learning, and critical thinking skills. The aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of flipped classroom on knowledge, skill, and satisfaction about vital signs nursing procedure. A post-test only control group design study was carried out in College of Nursing, Muhayil. King Khalid University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, during May 2024. The study population consisted of 63 second year Baccalaureate nursing students. A Simple random sampling technique was adopted to recruit samples in an experimental and control group. An Experimental group received flipped class model teaching and the control group received traditional method of teaching about vital signs nursing procedure. Knowledge was assessed using self-reported questionnaire, and skill by checklist also Satisfaction about the teaching method was assessed using 5-point likert scale. It is shown that there is a significant difference in the scores for skill (M=9.87, SD=.42), Knowledge (M=7.68, SD=2.24) and satisfaction (M=43.07, SD=5.65) among traditional and Flipped class students. This study suggests that the teachers can be implement flipped classroom technique along with the traditional method of teaching.

Making the Move from "Med Math" to Medication Administration and Safety

The World Health Organization (WHO) recognized medication errors as a global health problem in 2017 highlighting them as a top patient safety challenge (World Health Organization, 2023). The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) highlights quality and safety one of the essentials of nursing (2021). In response to declining medication math scores and the emphasis on patient safety, one Midwest United States nursing program updated their curriculum to address medication administration and safety on exams instead of just “med math” as dosage calculation. Addressing the varying skills and knowledge of foundational mathematical concepts for nursing students entering and progressing throughout the program remains an area of further study.

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Objectives This study was conducted to identify the factors predicting the intention of nursing students to care for patients with emerging infectious diseases and to develop a plan for educating nursing students to care for patients with emerging infectious diseases. Methods In this study, 147 third- and fourth-year nursing students attending the College of Nursing participated from October to November 2023, and data were collected through an online platform. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, Pearson's correlation, and hierarchical regression analysis using the IBM SPSS 25.0 program. Results As a result of the study, The intention of nursing students to care for patients with emerging infectious diseases was 1.41 points, behavioral belief was 0.95 points, control belief was -0.35 points, attitude toward behavior was 1.72 points, and perceived behavioral control was 0.79 points. The perception of emerging infectious diseases was 3.66 points, and the ethical consciousness of emerging infectious diseases was 4.29 points, and there was no significant difference in the intention of nursing students to care for patients with emerging infectious diseases according to the characteristics of the subjects. The significant predictors of the intention of nursing students to care for patients with emerging infectious diseases were attitude toward behavior (β=.449, p&lt;.001), perceived behavioral control (β=.382, p&lt;.001), and ethical consciousness of emerging infectious diseases (β=.154, p=.024), and the explanatory power was 61.3%. Conclusions To improve the intention of nursing students to care for patients with emerging infectious diseases in a positive direction, interventions should be developed to strengthen attitudes and perceived behavioral control towards caring for patients with emerging infectious diseases, and also include content to improve ethical consciousness of emerging infectious diseases. This can contribute to improving the intention of nursing students to care for patients with emerging infectious diseases.