Mentor/s
Professor Christine Dixie Douville
Participation Type
Poster
Abstract
The Relationship Between Self-care and Stress in Nursing Students
Eight in ten college students experience frequent periods of stress. “Recent research concerning healthcare-related fields and stress has indicated that nursing students experience higher stress levels compared to other majors and that these levels are on the rise.” (Zheng YX, 2022). This could be from nursing students having a more intense course load, dealing with heavy content, clinical hours in conjunction with school hours, and the stress of dealing with human lives(Ribeiro, 2020). Many aspects lead to high stress in nursing students. Self-care is one way to decrease stress in nursing students. As a nursing student who had to repeat a course, I have taken the time to reflect. During my reflection, I have found that self-care is a critical piece in the overall wellbeing in nursing students. Prioritizing our health and wellness through self-care can create a more positive and less stressful nursing experience. Eating healthier, getting quality sleep, exercising, taking a break, adopting a hobby, and doing some relaxation practices (Hofmeyer, 2020). This topic is significant to nursing because obtaining self-care practices while in school help shape us to be strong, well rounded nurses.
Practicing self-care interventions that support our mental, emotional, and physical health helps nursing students have a decrease in burnout, anxiety, and stress. In order to fill someone else’s bucket, you need to fill yours first. Impacting lives as a nurse starts in nursing school. Lastly, implementing these practices would be helpful for nursing students to find more success academically and mentally. To conclude, eight in ten college students experiencing stress does not have to be the case if we prioritize self-care.
References
Hofmeyer, A., Taylor, R., & Kennedy, K. (2020). Knowledge for nurses to better care for themselves so they can better care for others during the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond. Nurse education today, 94, 104503. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2020.104503
Ribeiro, F. M. S. E. S., Mussi, F. C., Pires, C. G. D. S., Silva, R. M. D., Macedo, T. T. S., & Santos, C. A. S. T. (2020). Stress level among undergraduate nursing students related to the training phase and sociodemographic factors. Revista latino-americana de enfermagem, 28, e3209. https://doi.org/10.1590/1518-8345.3036.3209
Zheng, Y. X., Jiao, J. R., & Hao, W. N. (2022). Prevalence of stress among nursing students: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine, 101(31), e29293. https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000029293
College and Major available
Nursing BSN
Location
Digital Commons & West Campus West Building University Commons
Start Day/Time
4-26-2024 12:00 PM
End Day/Time
4-26-2024 2:00 AM
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The Relationship Between Self-care and Stress in Nursing Students
Digital Commons & West Campus West Building University Commons
The Relationship Between Self-care and Stress in Nursing Students
Eight in ten college students experience frequent periods of stress. “Recent research concerning healthcare-related fields and stress has indicated that nursing students experience higher stress levels compared to other majors and that these levels are on the rise.” (Zheng YX, 2022). This could be from nursing students having a more intense course load, dealing with heavy content, clinical hours in conjunction with school hours, and the stress of dealing with human lives(Ribeiro, 2020). Many aspects lead to high stress in nursing students. Self-care is one way to decrease stress in nursing students. As a nursing student who had to repeat a course, I have taken the time to reflect. During my reflection, I have found that self-care is a critical piece in the overall wellbeing in nursing students. Prioritizing our health and wellness through self-care can create a more positive and less stressful nursing experience. Eating healthier, getting quality sleep, exercising, taking a break, adopting a hobby, and doing some relaxation practices (Hofmeyer, 2020). This topic is significant to nursing because obtaining self-care practices while in school help shape us to be strong, well rounded nurses.
Practicing self-care interventions that support our mental, emotional, and physical health helps nursing students have a decrease in burnout, anxiety, and stress. In order to fill someone else’s bucket, you need to fill yours first. Impacting lives as a nurse starts in nursing school. Lastly, implementing these practices would be helpful for nursing students to find more success academically and mentally. To conclude, eight in ten college students experiencing stress does not have to be the case if we prioritize self-care.
References
Hofmeyer, A., Taylor, R., & Kennedy, K. (2020). Knowledge for nurses to better care for themselves so they can better care for others during the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond. Nurse education today, 94, 104503. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2020.104503
Ribeiro, F. M. S. E. S., Mussi, F. C., Pires, C. G. D. S., Silva, R. M. D., Macedo, T. T. S., & Santos, C. A. S. T. (2020). Stress level among undergraduate nursing students related to the training phase and sociodemographic factors. Revista latino-americana de enfermagem, 28, e3209. https://doi.org/10.1590/1518-8345.3036.3209
Zheng, Y. X., Jiao, J. R., & Hao, W. N. (2022). Prevalence of stress among nursing students: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine, 101(31), e29293. https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000029293
Students' Information
Jacqueline Rattigan, Nursing BSN, May 2024.