Objective: To investigate the perspectives and attitudes of undergraduate and graduate nursing students at the University of the North towards research in the field of nursing. Respondents and methods: The research included a total of 102 participants who were undergraduate and graduate nursing students at the University of the North. Data collection was made possible by using the Google Sheets program, where a specially designed questionnaire was administered. The questionnaire consisted of three different parts, created to address the research objectives and collect relevant data from the participants. Results: Among the 102 study participants, a significant majority identified as female. The data clearly indicate that the majority are young students. More than half had never conducted any form of research. The majority of respondents believe that they should get acquainted with research in nursing at lower levels of education. The results showed that there is no significant difference in the first part of the attitudes of undergraduate and graduate nursing students of the University of the North about research in nursing according to the completed high school education and place of employment of the respondents. Certainly much more can be done to train young and highly qualified health professionals for nursing research. Conclusion: Health workers should be encouraged more in school and college through education to conduct research in nursing because it is very important for the progress of nursing practice and the further development of nursing research.