Authors

  1. Ngo, Thye Peng MSN, RN, FNP, CNE, CHSE
  2. Antisdel, J'Andra L. MSN, RN, PMH-BC, CNE
  3. Xing, Kuan PhD, MEd
  4. Reising, Deanna L. PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, FAAN, FNAP, ANEF

Abstract

Background: The relationship between learning modalities and nursing students' sleep quality during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is unknown.

 

Purpose: This study examined the relationships between remote learning and the sleep quality of nursing students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Methods: Using a cross-sectional descriptive design, 890 nursing students were surveyed online to identify sleeping habits and learning modalities.

 

Results: There were no significant correlations between remote learning hours, self-reported sleep hours, and sleep quality. The asynchronous-only group reported better sleep quality than the in-person and online hybrid group after controlling for health conditions and grade point average. Students who reported that remote learning had impacted their sleep had poorer sleep quality.

 

Conclusions: This study provides insight into how different learning modalities impact nursing students' sleep quality during the pandemic.