Language Related Difficulties Experienced by Student Nurses

Abstract

In a culturally diverse society, English as a universally accepted language, is needed for student nurses for communication
in hospital, community setting and teaching learning. The aim of the study was to assess the language related difficulties
experienced by student nurses. A quantitative research approach was adopted for the study. The research design chosen
was cross sectional – descriptive research design. Sample of 151 student nurses studying B.Sc. Nursing in a selected
college of Nursing were included in the study. Purposive sampling technique was used. Questionnaire to assess the
personal characteristics and rating scale to assess the language related difficulties were used for the collection of data.
Analysis of language related difficulties revealed that among 151 student nurses, 52% of them had experienced high level
of language related difficulties and 48% of them had experienced moderate level of language related difficulty.