| Sumario: | Background: Clinical practice is one of the important stages of nursing education. The problems which many students encounter in their first experiences in this area can cause a feeling of anxiety and a loss of motivation which lasts throughout their education. Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the effect of problems experienced by nursing students in the clinical environment on their anxiety levels and motivation. Methodology: The research was planned as a descriptive-correlational study. The study was conducted in the spring semester at the Health Sciences Faculty of a university in Turkey. The research was completed with the 316 nursing students without resorting to sample selection. A sociodemographic data form, the State Anxiety Inventory, the Trait Anxiety Inventory, and the Motivation Sources and Problems Scale were used to collect data. Results: It was found in the study that some problems experienced in the clinic had a negative effect on both anxiety levels and motivation, and that the difference was at a statistically significant level (p<0.05). Conclusion: In conclusion, solving problems experienced in the clinic has an important place in reducing anxiety levels in nursing students and in increasing their motivation.
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