author(s)
Bharathi P

abstract
A study was conducted to assess the usage of mobile phones and the attitude towards mobile usage among B.Sc. Nursing students in a selected college of nursing. The objectives were to determine the extent of mobile phone usage and to assess the attitude of students regarding its use. An exploratory research design was used with 60 nursing students selected through convenience sampling. Data were collected using a self-structured questionnaire that covered mobile usage and students' attitudes. The findings revealed varied levels of mobile phone use among the students. About 13% said they barely used their phones, 27% reported rare use, 50% stated they sometimes used them, and 10% indicated frequent use. Regarding attitudes, 7% strongly disagreed with excessive mobile use, 24% somewhat disagreed, 38% remained neutral, 28% somewhat agreed, and 3% strongly agreed with higher usage. Overall, most students showed moderate mobile phone use, but a significant number displayed signs of dependence, indicating potential risks. This study emphasizes the need to raise awareness among nursing students about healthy mobile phone use, ensuring they can enjoy technology's benefits without harming their academic or personal lives.