Nursing students' and educators' views about nursing education in Iran

ABSTRACT

Educational systems in each country would be predicted capable of scholars in professional fields. Nurses are particular member of health care team and have pivotal role in health promotion in individual, family and community. This survey examined nursing students' and educators' views about nursing education in Iran. In a descriptive cross sectional study, researcher-developed questionnaires were completed by 700 students and 200 teachers of State and Azad School of nursing and midwifery. Probability sampling was done. Chis square were used for statistical analysis under SPSS v.14. Results showed that in students, greatest mean score were in educational setting but in teachers were contrary. Based on teachers' views, student-teacher ratio was not proper. Both students and teachers have the same opinion about lack of educational resources. According to students views, lowest mean score belong to educators. Also, there are significant correlations with some part of demographics. Educators and students evaluated several aspects of nursing educational system in Iran. These findings could be recovered instructive structure with the purpose of train talented and competent nurses