Level of academic satisfaction of rotating interns in the nursing career

Abstract

Introduction: Academic satisfaction is an aspect that is perceived by students differently, depending on their perspective, the same which can be positive or negative. Satisfaction lies in the enjoyment and well-being they experience when they receive the different services offered by the University. Objective: To evaluate the level of academic satisfaction of rotating interns of the Nursing career at the Technical University of Ambato (UTA). Methods: The present study has a quantitative, descriptive, non-experimental approach with a sample of 139 rotating interns of the Nursing career. Data collection was done through a physical survey for the analysis of the collected data. Results: The study corresponds to 23 male interns and 116 female interns. The level of academic satisfaction is "satisfied" this is moderately acceptable, corresponds to 59% of the students surveyed, followed by 57% of the students responding to the items Teaching Team and Teaching-Learning Method; and Career Infrastructure. Conclusions: At the end of this research it can be evidenced that a large percentage of students are satisfied with the academic level and with the infrastructure and services offered by the nursing career. Academic satisfaction makes it possible to determine both the benefits and the shortcomings of the institution, and the measures that should be taken to improve it.