Digitalization and Learning Effectiveness of Student Nurses in a Private Institution in Iloilo, Philippines

Abstract

Digitalization has become widely integrated into nursing education; however, its extent and impact on learning effectiveness in private institutions in Western Visayas remain unexplored. This study aimed to determine the level of digitalization and learning effectiveness of student nurses in a private institution in Iloilo and to examine the relationship between these variables. A descriptive-correlational research design was employed, involving 157 first-year and 130 second-year nursing students selected through simple random sampling. Data were collected using a researcher-made questionnaire, and ethical clearance was obtained prior to data collection. The findings revealed that students demonstrated high engagement with digital tools, with adaptive quizzing being the most frequently used for knowledge assessment and immediate feedback. Educational applications were utilized less consistently; however, they showed a stronger relationship with learning effectiveness. This suggests that while adaptive quizzing supports routine learning activities, educational applications may provide more comprehensive and interactive learning experiences that contribute more substantially to improved comprehension and critical thinking. Overall, a statistically significant moderate positive relationship was found between digitalization and learning effectiveness, indicating that increased engagement with digital tools is associated with better learning outcomes. The study concludes that digitalization plays a crucial role in enhancing learning among nursing students. It is therefore recommended that institutions strengthen the integration of digital learning tools to maximize the benefits of educational technologies.