Perceptions and Attitudes Toward NANDA ‐ I Nursing Diagnoses: A Cross‐Sectional Study of J ordanian 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 Z arqa U niversity/ J ordan. Perceptions toward NANDA ‐ I N ursing D iagnosis scale and P ositions on N ursing D iagnosis 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.