Evaluation of the Current Challenges of Nursing Students about Online Nursing Education in Iraq

Description: This dataset supports a research study evaluating the challenges faced by undergraduate nursing students in Iraq regarding online nursing education. The study was conducted from September 26, 2020, to April 10, 2021, across eight nursing colleges in Iraq. It investigates various challenges related to learning, technology, instructor competency, communication, course design, and psychosocial factors. Data Collection: The dataset was collected through a self-reported questionnaire distributed to 320 undergraduate nursing students from eight universities. Data was gathered through Google Forms and physical questionnaires between January 8, 2021, and February 27, 2021. The study instrument consists of demographic data and six domains assessing online education challenges using a three-point Likert scale. Data Contents: Demographic Information: Includes students' age, gender, educational status, family income, residency, and internet access. Online Nursing Education Challenges: Covers six domains: Learning, understanding, and comprehension Software and e-learning tools Instructors' skills and experience Class discussions and student-teacher communication Course design and content Psycho-social circumstances Analysis Methods: The dataset was analyzed using descriptive statistics (frequency, percentage, mean scores) and inferential statistical methods, including factor analysis, ANOVA, and multiple linear regression, to assess relationships between challenges and student demographics. Ethical Considerations: Approval for the study was obtained from the Scientific Research Ethical Committee at the University of Baghdad. All participants provided informed consent before participation. Limitations: The findings are limited to the study sample and may not be generalizable. Additionally, there is a lack of comparable national and international research on this topic.