Enrollment motives among candidates for nursing studies at the Medical University of Warsaw
Enrollment motives among candidates for nursing studies at the Medical University of Warsaw

Summary/Abstract: Background: Candidates for nursing studies should be aware of the specific nature, social expectations and vocation associated with their future occupation. Aim of the study: To examine the enrollment motives among candidates for nursing studies at the Medical University of Warsaw. Material and methods: This study was conducted in a group of 200 candidates for nursing studies as part of the recruitment process. The study data were collected using a proprietary questionnaire with motives for selecting nursing studies classified as autotelic, instrumental, or incidental. The results were statistically analyzed using PQStat software ver. 1.4.2.324. Results: The most common autotelic motive reported by the candidates was the desire to help others (98%). Analysis of instrumental motives revealed that 89.5% of respondents identified guaranteed employment as a motivating factor whilst 70% stated the course was a means to achieve stable employment. The ease of enrollment was a motive for selecting nursing studies by 24.5% of respondents. The older the age of the candidates, the greater the contribution incidental motives for selecting nursing studies. Higher instrumental motives scores were more frequent among urban residents. Autotelic motives were stated more frequently by candidates choosing nursing as their first field of studies. Conclusions: 1. Autotelic motives were predominant in the choices made by candidates for nursing studies. 2. The age of the candidates, urban vs. rural residential status and the choice of nursing as the first field of studies were factors that significantly differentiated the motives for selecting nursing studies. 3. As part of the curriculum, the university should ensure that newly enrolled students have adequate opportunities to expand their interests in the chosen profession and to satisfy their aspirations.

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