Factors Influencing the Decision of Nursing Student Transferees to Enroll at Perpetual Help College of Manila

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to determine the factors influencing the decision of nursing student transferees to enroll at Perpetual Help College of Manila during the Academic Year 2024–2025. It specifically aimed to identify the personal, social, academic, socioeconomic, and demographic factors that affect their decision to transfer, and to determine whether there is a significant relationship between these factors and the institution’s reputation.

A descriptive-correlational research design was used in this study. The respondents were nursing student transferees from different year levels. A structured survey questionnaire was utilized to gather data. The collected data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, weighted mean, and correlation analysis to determine the relationship between the variables.

The results revealed that the respondents generally agreed that different factors influenced their decision to transfer. Personal factors, particularly the desire for a better future, were found to be the most influential. This was followed by academic and social factors such as peer recommendations and opportunities for hands-on clinical training. Financial considerations, including tuition fees and other expenses, were also influential. Furthermore, the findings showed a moderate, positive, and statistically significant relationship between the decision-making factors and the institution’s reputation. The study concludes that while various factors affect students’ transfer decisions, personal goals and perceived academic quality have a stronger influence, with institutional reputation serving as an important supporting factor in the decision-making process.