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This study aims to assess the level of satisfaction among nursing students regarding the clinical learning environment (CLE) at one hospital in Palaestine, Al-Makassed Hospital. It examines the influence of demographic factors, including gender, place of residence, and years of study, on their satisfaction with the CLE. The research explores various aspects of nursing students' satisfaction, such as patient cooperation, hospital policies, guidance from clinical nursing instructors, clinical practice experiences, relationships with hospital staff, and the practical application of theoretical knowledge. Data were collected from 120 nursing students at Al-Makassed Hospital using a questionnaire which was developed based on the research questions. The collected data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). The findings indicated that nursing students generally expressed satisfaction with the CLE at Al-Makassed Hospital. However, the results suggested that students' satisfaction was not significantly influenced by demographic variables, including gender, place of residence, and years of study. Furthermore, the study highlighted that nursing students reported higher satisfaction levels in closed units compared to open units within the clinical learning environment.
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