Perceptions and Attitudes Toward NANDA-I Nursing Diagnoses: A Cross-Sectional Study of Jordanian Nursing Students

Abstract

Purpose

To assess the perceptions and attitudes of undergraduate nursing students toward NANDA-I nursing diagnosis.

Methods

A descriptive cross-sectional design was used. A convenient sample was recruited from nursing students at Zarqa University/Jordan. Perceptions toward NANDA-I Nursing Diagnosis scale and Positions on Nursing Diagnosis scale were used.

Findings

A total of 101 nursing students were included. A correct perception toward NANDA-I nursing diagnosis was evident. Attitudes toward NANDA appeared positive. However, insufficient distinction between nursing diagnosis and medical diagnosis and feeling less comfort while using NANDA-I were reported.

Conclusions

Nursing students showed correct perceptions and positive attitudes toward the application of NANDA-I.

Practice Implications

Proper implementation of NANDA-I is a prerequisite to the better understanding of nursing language.

Keywords

Attitude NANDA-I nursing perception student

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