Background Taking bioscience courses such as anatomy and physiology (A&P) is important for the development of nursing competence, but learning such subjects is also a challenge for many students. Nursing students' motivation, academic performance and exposure to different teaching methods may influence the learning process. Methods A descriptive survey was conducted with first-year nursing students at a university in Central Norway to explore their motivations, academic performance, and responses to various teaching methods used in an A&P course. Results The study provided insight into nursing students motivation, academic performance, and responses to various teaching approaches. 57 students participated in the survey and 91 % of them passed the course. The majority (61.4%) reported that classroom lecture was the most efficient and appreciated teaching method. Independent study was significantly associated with higher A&P exam grades (p-value < 0.05). Conclusion The survey suggests a need for further research about the quality, and presentation of anatomy and physiology units.

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护理中的生物科学学习：对挪威初级护理学生的横断面调查。

背景 学习解剖学和生理学 (A&P) 等生物科学课程对于培养护理能力很重要，但学习这些科目对许多学生来说也是一个挑战。护理学生的学习动机、学习成绩和接触不同的教学方法可能会影响学习过程。方法 对挪威中部一所大学的一年级护理专业学生进行了一项描述性调查，以探讨他们的动机、学习成绩以及对 A&P 课程中使用的各种教学方法的反应。结果 该研究深入了解了护理学生的动机、学习成绩和对各种教学方法的反应。57 名学生参加了调查，其中 91% 的学生通过了课程。大多数（61. 4%) 报告说课堂讲授是最有效和最受赞赏的教学方法。独立研究与更高的 A&P 考试成绩显着相​​关（p 值 < 0.05）。结论 该调查表明需要对解剖学和生理学单元的质量和表现进行进一步研究。