<![CDATA[Background: Creativity and innovation are essential competencies in nursing education, as they support problem-solving, critical thinking, and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments. However, existing research in nursing education has more commonly emphasized academic performance, clinical competence, and critical thinking, with less focus on creativity and innovation. Purpose: This study aimed to examine the association between selected sociodemographic and academic characteristics, namely age, gender, cumulative grade point average (CGPA), year of study, and exposure to creativity- and innovation-related courses, and creativity and innovation among undergraduate nursing students.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among undergraduate nursing students at a public university. Using total sampling, 167 students were included. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics were used to summarise the variables. Pearson correlation, independent t-test, and one-way ANOVA were performed to examine associations, with significance set at p < 0.05.Results: A total of 167 undergraduate nursing students were included. The mean total creativity and innovation score was 27.56 (SD = 0.79). Male students and those who had attended creativity- and innovation-related courses had significantly higher scores (p = 0.007 and p < 0.001, respectively). Creativity and innovation scores were positively correlated with CGPA (r = 0.188, p = 0.015) and negatively correlated with age (r = -0.162, p = 0.036), with no significant difference by year of study (p = 0.872).Conclusion: Creativity and innovation among undergraduate nursing students were significantly associated with gender, attendance in creativity- and innovation-related courses, CGPA, and age, but not with year of study. These findings suggest that both academic performance and educational exposure may play a role in shaping creativity and innovation competency, highlighting the importance of supportive learning experiences in nursing education.]]>
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