The purpose of this exploratory study was to compare self-efficacy and factors of health status of 60 aboriginal and 61 non-aboriginal nursing students at a junior college. Convenience sampling was used to conduct this study. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire. SPSS for window 9.0 software was used for data management and analyses. The results were as follows. Both aboriginal and non-aboriginal students rated themselves as self-efficacious, that is, having the ability and confidence to take responsibility for their health. Both groups rated their health status as good. There was a significant relationship between self-efficacy and health status two variables. 15% of the variance predicted psychological wellness among those nursing students. Findings imply that designing health education courses and consultation for students on campus may help maintain and promote healthy living.