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Exploring Student Perspectives on E-Learning in Nursing Education

It’s easy to fall behind because you’re not physically in class. Without
someone reminding you, managing time becomes a personal struggle.
[FG]
Another student added:

I sometimes found myself prioritising personal tasks over studying,
thinking I could catch up later, but it often didn’t work out. [FG3]

Many students experienced reduced motivation over extended periods of
online learning. The lack of face-to-face interaction seemed to diminish their
enthusiasm and engagement, making it harder to stay committed. As some
explained:
At first, I was motivated, but over time, I found it difficult to remain
engaged. There was no one to push me, and it felt isolating. [FG4]

The novelty wore off quickly, and I started losing interest because there
was no immediate feedback or real human connection. [FG1]
Some students admitted to taking shortcuts during online classes, a ten-
dency linked to the flexibility of the format. For instance, participants noted
using their phones or multitasking during lectures, which detracted from the
depth of learning.

Sometimes, I just logged in and then went back to doing other things
at home. It was tempting to do so, especially when you had other
responsibilities. [FG3]

I would occasionally just tune in for attendance, not paying full attention
to the lecture. [FG4]
Discussion and Conclusion
This study highlights the nursing students‘ experiences with e-learning, re-
vealing both the benefits and challenges inherent to digital learning environ-
ments in health sciences. Consistent with findings by Mashroofa et al. (3),
e-learning‘s flexibility emerged as a significant advantage, particularly for
students balancing academic, work, and personal commitments. However,
as highlighted in similar studies (Ličen et al., ; Mojarad et al., 3), these
benefits are often tempered by unique challenges, especially in disciplines
like nursing that depend on hands-on skill development.
Flexibility associated with e-learning was widely valued by students, align-
ing with global findings on the advantages of asynchronous learning in

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