https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/jnphr <p>The Journal of Nursing and Public Health Research (JNPHR) is owned by Boromarajonani College of Nursing, Chiang Mai. JNPHR is published in three issues a year (1st issue: January-April, 2nd issue: May-August, and 3rd issue: September-December). Authors are welcomed to submit to JNPHR, which welcomes excellent original articles and academic articles relevant to clinical nursing, community nursing, nursing education, health sciences, medicine, public health, and related fields.</p> <p> </p> Boromarajonani College of Nursing, Chiang Mai en-US Journal of Nursing and Public Health Research 2985-0916 <p>1. บทความหรือข้อคิดเห็นใด ๆ ที่ปรากฏในวารสารวิจัยการพยาบาลและการสาธารณสุข ที่เป็นวรรณกรรมของผู้เขียน บรรณาธิการไม่จำเป็นต้องเห็นด้วย</p> <p>2. บทความที่ได้รับการตีพิมพ์ถือเป็นลิขสิทธิ์ของ วารสารวิจัยการพยาบาลและการสาธารณสุข</p> https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/jnphr/article/view/272797 <p>This qualitative study aimed to explore nursing students’ perspectives on the development of English language proficiency and 21st-century skills through task-based learning. The participants were 30 students enrolled in the Bachelor of Nursing Science program at Boromarajonani College of Nursing, Chiang Mai, selected through purposive sampling. They were divided into two groups based on their English proficiency levels: beginner-elementary and intermediate–upper-intermediate. Data were collected using focus group discussions with a semi-structured interview guide. The discussions were audio-recorded, fully transcribed, and analyzed using thematic analysis.</p> <p>The study revealed three key findings: students’ opinions on task-based learning, motivation in learning English, and awareness of 21st-century skills, particularly critical thinking, digital literacy, and interdisciplinary collaboration in the context of modern healthcare. There is a strong desire for continuous self-development and professional growth, with a clear intention to consistently improve both language and professional skills to prepare for future work. The study found that integrating nursing-related content into English instruction enhances the connection between English language skills and their application in the nursing profession. Therefore, it is important to emphasize the development of English language programs that incorporate a variety of innovative approaches to meet the needs of 21st-century nursing students- addressing both professional and social skills that are crucial in the rapidly evolving healthcare environment.</p> Krissanakamon Rugyatisakul Amavasee Ampunsirirat Sasidhorn Chidnayee Copyright (c) 2025 Journal of Nursing and Public Health Research https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 2025-05-07 2025-05-07 5 2 e272797 e272797