Journal of Education and Research

Journal of Education and Research, Volume 14, Issue 2, 2024, 9-31, https://doi.org/10.51474/jer/17789

Online publication date: Sep 25, 2024

Publication date: Sep 30, 2024

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Online learning is a virtual learning system that integrates an internet connection with teaching and learning. The online learning method is a solution used by higher education institutions in Nepal during the COVID-19 outbreak. The study aimed to assess nursing students' perception of online classes during the COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional survey design was applied, including 387 respondents from three colleges in Birgunj.  Data was analyzed through SPSS version 16, and the level of perception was determined by using a median score as a cut-off.  About one-fourth had no facilities of internet facilities at home, and nearly a similar number of respondents felt a disturbance in their internet connection during online classes. Majorities responded that they were satisfied with the apps used during class.  About half of the students strongly agreed that the availability of devices, the internet, and apps helped with online learning. The majority (more than 80%) responded that online learning is not effective in basic nursing education (PCL & BSc Nursing) because students felt difficulty to do practice in a clinical setting after online classes. More than one-third of the respondents disagreed with a university/campus-run online education system in Nursing education. This study concludes that online education in Nursing needs preparation to connect theories and practice.

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