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

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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]