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The study examined the psychological factors and drop out tendency of year one students in schools of nursing, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Two hypothesis were drawn for the study. The study adopted ex-post facto design of the correlational type. The researchers developed an instrument called “Psychological Factors and Drop out Tendency Questionnaire (PFDTQ)” for data collection. The reliability test for the instrument was conducted on 20 year two students in School of Nursing, Eket. Cronbach’s Alpha reliability technique revealed coefficients of 0.77 for self-concept, 0.72 for attitude and an average coefficient of 0.82. These indices indicated a high reliability of the instrument for use in data collection. Form the hypothesis it was seen that there is significant relationship between self-concept and drop out tendency of year one students in Schools of Nursing, Akwa Ibom State also that there is significant relationship between attitude and drop out tendency of year one students in Schools of Nursing, Akwa Ibom State. Bases on the findings of the study, it was concluded that there is significant relationship between self-concept, attitude and dropout tendency of year one students in Schools of Nursing Akwa Ibom State. One of the recommendations was that government should assist in reducing dropout rate by providing incentives to students. This could take the form of books, and conducive environment for extra-curricular activities. These are essential and Schools of Nursing can be provided with funds to purchase them.