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BACKGROUND: As in other countries, the situation of nurses in training has changed in Austria during the COVID 19 pandemic. Therefore, the aim of this survey was to show the challenges faced by nurses in training during the COVID 19 pandemic in order to help shape a better future for nursing students. METHOD: All nursing students in Austria were invited to take part in an electronic survey between November 26, 2020 and March 1, 2021. The questionnaire contained nine quantitative and two open questions. RESULTS: 610 nursing students participated. 39.6% had a negative view of the nursing profession in times of the pandemic. There were reports of increased physical and psychological stress during their time on the wards. CONCLUSION: The results of this survey provide an overview of the situation of nurses in training during the COVID 19 pandemic. It became clear that the conditions for students in nursing have to be improved and requirements such as pay and better working conditions implemented.