Interest in nursing profession among high school youth

Introduction. Interests play a key role in life of a man. If profession covers interests, predispositions and skills, then the work provides
satisfaction and happiness, which encourage self-development and in-service training. Several data point to the low numbers of nursing
staff, while in contrast the need for service grows. Changes in promotion of the profession are required in order to encourage the youth to
nursing profession.

Aim of the study. The aim of this thesis was to get to know the level of interest in nursing profession among high school students.

Material and methods. The research used the method of diagnostic opinion poll accompanied by a survey. The instrument used in the
research was a self-designed poll. The poll was carried out among 100 students. The questionnaire was addressed to students of senior
classes (2nd and 3rd )with extended curriculum in biology and chemistry also mathematics and natural science. The selected students were
highly likely to take a job as a nurse in the future.

Results. The percentage of the students interested in the profession was estimated at 17%, out of which 9% declared their willingness to
work in the job.

Conclusions. Interest in nursing profession is low. Changes in promotion and the nursing image are necessary to attract the future
generation.
Nursing Topics 2012; 20 (4): 423–430