3 research outputs found
Predictors of Academic and Clinical Stress Among Nursing Students
No full textIntroduction Nursing students experience significant academic and clinical stress due to challenging coursework, assessments, and educational demands, as well as the pressures associated with gaining practical healthcare experience. These challenges can lead to anxiety, fear of making errors, and concerns about patient well-being, ultimately impacting students’ mental health and their preparation for a nursing career. Objective assesses the predictors of academic and clinical stress among nursing students. Method A cross-sectional study design was used with a convenience sample of 113 nursing students. The study team conducted the study at the Faculty of Applied Medical Science, Nursing Department at Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University. The researchers used three instruments for data collection and asked all nurse students to complete the online questionnaires, which utilized perceived clinical settings and academic stress. Results The mean age of the studied nursing students was 21.2 years old. The study observed students had moderate perceived stress levels furthermore, the total levels of the academic stress domain's mean and standard deviation in students were 90.5 ± 32. Also, a significant relationship between perceived stress and clinical setting hours per week in nursing students, and hospital clinical setting type in nursing students. There was a correlation between academic stress and the ages of students. Students’ academic stress was statistically significantly correlated with their educational level. Conclusion Academic and clinical stress significantly impacts nursing students; the most common reasons that increase stress are fear of making mistakes and harming the patient. Recommendation Accordingly, the study advocates for developing educational strategies and a structured course curriculum before student nurses are sent to clinical areas to enhance their capabilities and reduce academic and clinical stress
Nurses\u27 knowledge and attitude regarding patients\u27 stoma care
No full textBackground: Stoma is a Greek term meaning opening. Ostomy continues to hold a unique and significant role in the management and treatment of various medical conditions. ostomy procedures are often essential for improving patient outcomes, enhancing quality of life, and addressing complex health challenges. The nurses\u27 educational background and participation in continuous professional development programs have been linked to differences in nurses\u27 knowledge and attitudes toward stoma care. Objectives: To determine nurses\u27 knowledge and attitudes regarding patients\u27 stoma care. Methodology: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among 434 nurses. A non-probability purposive sampling technique and a self-administered structured questionnaire were used in this study. The study was done in a general hospital in Egypt. Result: In this study, 64.1% of nurses demonstrated adequate total knowledge. Also, a positive correlation was found between knowledge and opinions of nurses about stoma care. Conclusion: The study concluded that the majority of nurses had a satisfactory knowledge level regarding stoma care and a positive attitude level.
Comparative study between male and female nursing students regarding Clinical and Academic Stress
No full textIntroduction: Nursing students face academic and clinical stress from difficult coursework, assessments, and academic demands, as well as clinical pressures from obtaining care experience. The pressures can cause fear of errors, anxiety, and patient well-being worries, affecting students\u27 mental health and nursing preparation.Methods: A facility-based cross-sectional study design was employed.113 convenience samples of nursing students were allocated in this study. The study was conducted at the Faculty of Nursing at Prince Sattam University. Perceived clinical setting and academic stress questionnaires were used. Results: 113 nurse students were included in the present study; the mean age of the student sample was 21 years old. A correlation was reported between academic stress and the age of male (F=3.526, P=0.037) and female students (F=13.538, P<0.001). 73.6% of male students reported that the reason for increased stress in the clinical setting was fear of making a mistake. There was a strong relationship between types of clinical settings, clinical setting hours per week, and academic, and clinical setting stress. Conclusions: This present study portrayed that Clinical hours per week and clinical type were significant predictors of increasing academic and clinical stress in male and female nursing students. So, the study recommends developing strategies and course educational curriculum structure before students are sent to clinical areas for nurses\u27 students to improve their capabilities and cope with more clinical and academic stress reduction
