Background: Blended learning merges in-person instruction with online education, offering flexible and individualized learning experiences. This approach is especially valuable in nursing education, where connecting theoretical knowledge with practical application is crucial. Objective: The study aims to investigate nursing students’ experiences and satisfaction levels regarding blended learning in a Clinical Nutrition Course targeted at third-year nursing students while comparing the knowledge outcomes of blended learning and traditional learning groups. Methods: A cross-sectional study design was utilized to evaluate the experiences of 307 female nursing students through the Web-based Learning Environment Instrument (WEBLEI). Data were collected online using a 5-point Likert scale and analyzed with descriptive statistics. Moreover, academic performance between the blended learning group (2024– 2025) and the traditional group (2023– 2024) was compared using independent t-tests. Results: Students reported a high level of satisfaction with blended learning, evident from the overall WEBLEI scores. Scores for Access (4.48), Interaction (4.40), Response (4.59), and Results (4.64) indicated favorable views regarding flexibility, engagement, and knowledge gain. The blended learning group exhibited significantly better academic performance (Total Score: 94.39 ± 4.78) compared to the traditional group (89.21 ± 5.39; p < 0.001). Conclusion: Blended learning significantly improves both student satisfaction and academic performance in nursing education. Enhancing peer interaction and incorporating additional synchronous activities could further enhance the blended learning approach.

Introduction: Interprofessional education is a process designed to facilitate knowledge exchange between healthcare professionals with the aim of improving learning, collaboration, and patient care. It helsps students gain a better understanding of communication, teamwork, and each profession’s role. This study aims to examine Saudi undergraduate nursing students’ attitudes and readiness for engagement in high-fidelity simulation interprofessional education and practice after training nurse educators in HFS. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 311 nursing students. The process of sampling was done by convenience and was not probabilistic. Participants were asked to complete a self-administered questionnaire. The survey included demographic information as well as the Readiness for Interprofessional Learning Scale. Results: There was a positive attitude toward Interprofessional education among nursing students and a reasonable level of readiness. The Readiness for Interprofessional Learning Scale score was significantly associated with academic years (p ≤ 0.05). Conclusion: Nursing students have a positive attitude towards interprofessional education and are willing to engage in high-fidelity simulation activities. The integration of high-fidelity simulation in interprofessional education can significantly benefit nursing students by enhancing their clinical skills, decision-making abilities, and teamwork dynamics in a controlled environment.

Background: Sudan is situated in the northeastern part of Africa. The population of the country is approximately 43 million, spread over 1.88 million square kilometers. Although Sudan has great resources, most of the population suffers from poverty and food deficiency because of the conflicts in the different parts of the country .The suffering was augmented by climatic drought and floods which resulted in food insecurity. The population’s internal displacement is disadvantageous regarding access to health services and is consequently more vulnerable to diseases and malnutrition. In Sudan, thirty-three percent of the population suffered from food deprivation according to the national survey of 2010. The prevalence of undernourishment was 31% and 34 % percent for urban and rural populations respectively. Furthermore, based on WHO epidemiologic criteria, the prevalence of stunting and wasting are classified as profound, 38.2%, for stunting which is more than the average of the developing countries( 25%), wasting defined as low weight for height also has a higher prevalence in under-five in Sudan comparing it to the developing countries' average which is 16.8% and 8.9% respectively. Although recent national survey data are lacking, it is evident that micronutrient deficiencies are a major public health concern from the sporadic studies’ findings. Notwithstanding these challenges, the government and the Federal Ministry of Health, move along to make progress towards nutrition and food security, some supplementation campaigns have been conducted but coverage of the population is still low. Sudan is one of the 61 countries that leading a global movement to end up malnutrition in all its forms. Keywords: Sudan, deficiencies, food, micronutrient, mortality, insecurity.

Background: Nursing education needs to prepare competent nurses to provide high-quality care to clients, as a nurse's role has expanded and requires more professional abilities and self-sufficiency. However, nursing schools face significant challenges due to a shortage of educators, limited clinical areas or healthcare facilities, and an increasing number of students. To improve students' learning outcomes and enhance their self-confidence, satisfaction level, communication skills, and critical thinking abilities, nursing schools use high-fidelity simulation to allow students to practice procedures before implementing them in real life.This study examines undergraduate nursing students' perceptions of high-fidelity simulation-based learning, evaluates its impact on student confidence and satisfaction, and investigates the interrelationships between these elements and demographic characteristics after training nurse educators on high-fidelity simulation. Methods: The nurse educators received a pre-training program in high-fidelity simulation techniques. A self-administered questionnaire was used to evaluate students' perceptions of satisfaction and self-confidence after completing simulation-based practice. The data collected from 250 nursing students were analyzed using a descriptive analysis and Pearson correlation test. Findings: The mean score of students' self-confidence after experiencing a High-fidelity simulation is 3.08 out of 4. Additionally, the overall satisfaction acquired is 3.06 out of 4. Satisfaction correlates significantly with academic levels (p < 0.05). Undergraduate nursing students positively perceive the use of simulation in clinical education, as it enhances their satisfaction with learning and increases self-confidence. It is essential to offer ongoing professional development opportunities for nursing faculty to improve their abilities in using High-fidelity simulation effectively in teaching and assessment. Keywords: High­fidelity, Simulation, Satisfaction, Self­confidence, Nursing students

Background: Having a weight problem can cause emotional distress, especially in students, who suffer from both issues at a high rate. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic’s negative impact on society, these problems can be significantly impacted. The study aims to investigate the relationship between nursing students’ BMI and their mental well-being. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 423 students from the second through fourth baccalaureate years of Science of Nursing program – KSA. The instrument for the study was an online questionnaire distributed to the students via Google Forms during the academic year 2021– 2022 to collect data on the emotional state of students directly as a result of COVID-19 restrictions and limitations. The statistical analysis was carried out through Chi-square test was used to compare categorical data between groups and the Pearson coefficient is used to determine the correlation between two quantitative variables with normal distribution. Results: There is a significant correlation between BMI with depression score, anxiety score and stress score. Higher BMI indicated 6.4 times more likeliness to have depression than lower BMI (OR = 6.4). Students who had higher BMI were 2.7 times more likely to have anxiety than those who had lower BMI (OR = 2.7), and 9.4 times more likely to have stress than those who had lower BMI (OR = 9.4). Conclusion: Study findings indicate that nursing students’ BMI increases as depression, anxiety, and stress increase. During the COVID-19 pandemic, participants reported increased weight due to increased stress levels and increased eating. Students in nursing should be aware of the importance of adopting healthy habits and following a healthy lifestyle.

Background: Sudan is situated in the northeastern part of Africa. The population of the country is approximately 43 million, spread over 1.88 million square kilometers. Although Sudan has great resources, most of the population suffers from poverty and food deficiency because of the conflicts in the different parts of the country .The suffering was augmented by climatic drought and floods which resulted in food insecurity. The population’s internal displacement is disadvantageous regarding access to health services and is consequently more vulnerable to diseases and malnutrition. In Sudan, thirty-three percent of the population suffered from food deprivation according to the national survey of 2010. The prevalence of undernourishment was 31% and 34 % percent for urban and rural populations respectively. Furthermore, based on WHO epidemiologic criteria, the prevalence of stunting and wasting are classified as profound, 38.2%, for stunting which is more than the average of the developing countries( 25%), wasting defined as low weight for height also has a higher prevalence in under-five in Sudan comparing it to the developing countries' average which is 16.8% and 8.9% respectively. Although recent national survey data are lacking, it is evident that micronutrient deficiencies are a major public health concern from the sporadic studies’ findings. Notwithstanding these challenges, the government and the Federal Ministry of Health, move along to make progress towards nutrition and food security, some supplementation campaigns have been conducted but coverage of the population is still low. Sudan is one of the 61 countries that leading a global movement to end up malnutrition in all its forms. Keywords: Sudan, deficiencies, food, micronutrient, mortality, insecurity.