ABSTRACT:
There are numerous challenges for nursing students during the transition to college life, especially in adapting to new academic, social, and environmental contexts. The stress level among students has been going up dangerously due to the pressure of their academic or cultural activities. This descriptive research aims to assess the nursing student’s attitude towards the mentoring system and its role in facilitating their adaptation to college life. A quantitative research approach was employed. The study was conducted among 64 second-semester B.Sc. Nursing students at TMM College of Nursing, Kaviyoor. A structured questionnaire comprising of four sections—socio-demographic data, areas of adaptation, attitude towards mentorship, and expectations of the mentees—was used as the primary data collection tool. The academic experts established content validity of the tool and split-half method was used for reliability checking, that yielded a correlation score of 0.9 which shows positive correlation. Samples were selected using a convenient sampling technique and data collection was carried out via Google Forms. Findings were analyzed based on categorized Likert scale scores to determine levels of adaptation, attitude, and expectations. The results revealed that 70.3% of students demonstrated high levels of adaptation, while 29.7% showed moderate adaptation. All participants (100%) expressed a positive attitude toward the mentoring system, indicating strong acceptance and satisfaction. Furthermore, 99.0% of students reported high expectations regarding the mentorship experience, expecting academic, emotional and career guidance support. These results suggest that the mentoring system is positively accepted, highly effective, and considered a vital support structure that promotes students’ adjustment and holistic growth. The study recommends continued enhancement and structured implementation of mentorship programs within nursing education.