Assessment of Student Satisfaction with E-Learning Platforms in Nursing Education: A Descriptive Study

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Abstract\r\nBackground: The integration of technology into higher education has transformed teaching–learning processes, particularly in nursing education. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of e-learning platforms and encouraged nursing institutions to continue academic activities through online and blended learning approaches. Tools such as Google Classroom and Google Forms have been widely used for sharing pre-recorded lectures, learning materials, assignments, quizzes and feedback. However, there is limited evidence from Indian settings, especially Maharashtra, regarding nursing students’ satisfaction with e-learning platforms.\r\nAim: The aim of the study was to assess nursing students’ satisfaction with e-learning platforms in nursing education.\r\nMethods: A quantitative descriptive research design was used. Fifty nursing students were selected through purposive sampling from a nursing college in Maharashtra, India. Students engaged with pre-recorded lectures and interactive quizzes through Google Classroom and Google Forms. A structured satisfaction survey was administered using Google Forms. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics including frequency, percentage, mean, median, mode, standard deviation and confidence interval.\r\nResults: The mean satisfaction score was 36.5, with a median of 37.5 and mode of 40, indicating moderate to high satisfaction with e-learning platforms. The standard deviation was 8.18, reflecting moderate variability in student responses. The estimated 95% confidence interval for the mean satisfaction score was approximately 34.18 to 38.82. Students reported positive perceptions regarding content accessibility, flexibility, timely feedback, self-paced learning and ease of participation in quizzes. Variation in satisfaction scores highlighted differences in digital access, internet connectivity, device availability and individual learning preferences.\r\nConclusion: Nursing students reported moderate to high satisfaction with e-learning platforms. The findings suggest that e-learning can serve as a valuable supportive component of nursing education. However, individual differences and infrastructural challenges need to be addressed for effective implementation. Future studies with larger and more diverse samples are recommended to explore long-term effectiveness, blended learning outcomes and student performance.\r\n