Examining stress and coping: Program improvements of pre-licensure nursing students

Abstract

In a pre-licensure program, an unexpected number of episodes of student distress occurred during clinical training (resulting in emergency department visits and health-related absenteeism) in the first semester. To understand the underlying reasons for these episodes, investigators retrospectively explored how these students perceived and approached the stresses associated prior to and after their first semester work (as a part of program to improve performance and student well-being). Program innovations were employed, and student distress has dramatically decreased.

Resilience and Ethics in Nursing Education and Practice

“…17 Other studies have examined the results of combining mindfulness techniques and self-care to improve student coping. 18,19 Coursework related to stress identification and coping has been effective. 20,21 For example in a convenience sample of first-year nursing students (n = 78), students' coursework related to stress and coping was shown to improve psychological resilience.…”

“…Other studies have examined the results of combining mindfulness techniques and self-care to improve student coping 18,19. Coursework related to stress identification and coping has been effective 20,21.…”