Educational experiences and career aspirations of final-year nursing students at International Islamic University Malaysia

Abu Bakar, Siti Azuna and Aung, Khin Thandar and Fauzi, Mashitah Aqilah (2025) Educational experiences and career aspirations of final-year nursing students at International Islamic University Malaysia. Borneo Journal of Medical Sciences, 19 (2). pp. 84-95. ISSN 1985-1758 E-ISSN 2710-7353

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Abstract

Recognizing the career aspirations of nursing students is essential for designing educational programs that develop skilled healthcare practitioners. Personal choices in career fields, development opportunities, and education all influence these aspirations. This study explores final-year nursing students’ educational experiences and career aspirations at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). A qualitative descriptive approach was employed to conduct personal interviews with purposefully selected participants from the Kulliyyah of Nursing. The findings reveal that while students are keen to specialise in paediatrics and critical care, they encounter challenges such as academic pressure and a lack of clinical practice hours. Mentorship and clinical placements play a vital role in shaping their professional aspirations. Participants stressed the necessity for enhanced clinical practice and academic support to better equip them for their future roles. These findings underscore the importance of aligning nursing education with students’ career goals and addressing their challenges to improve their readiness for specialised healthcare positions. This study enhances the literature on nursing education by emphasising the importance of robust mentorship programmes that support students in their academic and professional growth. By focusing on these elements, nursing curricula can be refined to facilitate specialisation, thereby advancing the field of nursing education

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Clinical placements, Career aspirations, Specialization in nursing, Nursing Education, Professional development
Subjects:	R Medicine > RT Nursing R Medicine > RT Nursing > RT71 Study and Teaching
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Nursing > Department of Critical Care Nursing
Depositing User:	Dr Khin Thandar Aung
Date Deposited:	02 May 2025 15:52
Last Modified:	02 May 2025 15:52
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/120867

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