2018 Volume 14 Pages 203-216
Purpose：In 2016, the proportion of enrollees in the Faculty of Nursing, Health Science University, at the time of opening was 68% of the admission quota. The aim of the study was to clarify students’ reasons for enrolling in our department.
Methods：A questionnaire survey was conducted among students enrolled in our department in 2016.
Results：Students’ reasons for enrolling in a nursing college showed the same tendency as in previous studies: The most frequent reason that was to gain parents’ favor, and less than 60% in other cases. On the other hand, when comparing passive entrance and active entrance groups, a significant difference was found in the item “to contribute to the community.” Regarding information collection about taking the examination, students suggested utilizing the Internet.
Discussion： For students’ admission decisions to our university, it seems necessary to consider more effective information provision that includes parents as well as students. In addition, the results suggested that the active entrance group positively captures regional contributions, so it is necessary to emphasize this as one of the attractions of our university.
