Exploring nursing students' experiences on distance education: a qualitative content analysis

Background: The effects of the use of distance education methods, which entered our lives rapidly with the pandemic, in nursing education should be discussed. Aim To determine the experiences of nursing students about distance education. Methods Data were collected using a SWOT analysis interview form developed by the researchers. Study was carried out at a national university in Zonguldak, Turkey between February 2020 and January 2021. The sample of the study comprised 204 students in the nursing department. Results Students reported their positive and negative thoughts on issues such as working environment, technological adaptation, economic conditions, lack of clinical education, psychological and health problems. Conclusion In terms of nursing education, the distance education system should be researched and developed in depth.