The Impact of Using Educational Applications in Academic Achievement for Nursing Students in Jeddah City

Abstract

There is a major effect of using educational apps on learning performancefor nursing students. Educational apps help students by providing different and effective education tools which can increase student success in their subjects. On the other hand, technology assists students in managing their time through apps, whichcan refine the quality of the student's life. In this study, we want to measure the effect of educational apps on nursing students. Previous research is proving there is a relationship between educational apps and nursing students' learningperformance.Technology is providing techniques that help many students in the health field. Many researchers conclude that apps have a positive effect on nursing students' skills and knowledge. This descriptive study uses an online survey sent to nursing students at different levels and universities in Jeddah city to test the changes in their academic achievement after using educational apps for nursing subjects. Nursing students from different universities in Jeddah city (Jeddah University, King Abdul-Aziz University, and King Saud University) responded positively to our survey, and the result shows most nursing students in 2nd year started using the apps and tablets. GPA (grade point average) has significantly improved for students who use a tablet.