Variable

n₁

%

n₂

%

Motivation for choosing the undergraduate nursing course

Desire to study and work in the area

107

46.1

110

48.2

Personal desire

88

37.9

74

32.5

Encouragement from family and friends

20

8.6

30

13.2

Not getting into another course

6

2.7

4

1.7

Others**

11

4.7

10

4.4

Decision to enroll in undergraduate nursing course

To improve professional performance

179

77.2

178

78.1

To receive graduation diploma

16

6.9

8

3.5

To take care of a personal issue

9

3.9

7

3.1

To meet employer’s recommendation

1

0.4

1

0.4

Others***

27

11.6

34

14.9

TOTAL*

232

100

228

100