Practice of Self Medication and its Effects among Nursing Students Rosario Blaze Asheetha Maria1, Thomas Amitha2, Dukru Chisale Roselyn3, Jose Christy Mary3, Michael Meenu3, Varghese Rinu3, Baby Suby Rose3 1Associate Professor, St. Philomena's College of Nursing, No.1, Mother Theresa's, Vivek Nagar P.O, Bangalore 2Assistant Lecturer, St. Philomena's College of Nursing, No.1, Mother Theresa's, Vivek Nagar P.O, Bangalore 3(IV B. Sc N Students), St. Philomena's College of Nursing, No.1, Mother Theresa's, Vivek Nagar P.O, Bangalore Online published on 31 March, 2020. Abstract Background Self medication or dosing oneself without prescription is actually an abuse which individuals often fail to confess. The menace becomes even more dangerous when knowledge received regarding medication is incomplete. The nursing students are one such population endangering themselves. Methodology A survey research approach, using a descriptive design, was adopted. Data was collected from 105 nursing students who were selected through a probability disproportionate stratified random sampling using a self administered structured self medication practice Checklist. The data gathered was analyzed and interpreted using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results The findings revealed that the nursing students had moderately satisfactory practice of self medications. ThestudyrecommendstheneedforawarenessprogramsamongNursingstudentsandgeneralpopulation. Top Keywords Practice, selfmedication, effects, nursing, students. Top |