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Background: Nursing education combines classroom teaching with clinical training to prepare students for safe and competent professional practice. Nursing students may face academic, psychological, interpersonal, and clinical challenges that can affect learning, confidence, and skill development.
Aim: The study aimed to assess the challenges faced by undergraduate nursing students during classroom teaching and clinical rotations.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional research design was used at the College of Nursing, Superior University, Lahore. The accessible population was 500 undergraduate nursing students, and a sample of 218 students was selected using a probability sampling technique. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS Version 27. Descriptive statistics, including frequencies, percentages, means, and standard deviations, were used.
Results: The findings showed that students experienced challenges in both classroom and clinical settings. Difficulty connecting theory with practice, heavy academic workload, and understanding complex concepts were major classroom challenges. Fear of making mistakes, stress during patient care, lack of confidence, and difficulty applying theoretical knowledge were prominent clinical challenges. Clinical rotations were perceived as more challenging than classroom teaching.
Conclusion: Nursing students experience substantial academic and clinical challenges. Improved supervision, supportive teaching strategies, adequate clinical exposure, and stronger integration of theory with practice are recommended.