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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Student Well-being
  • Stress and Coping

Background:

  • Limited research exists on eustress (positive stress) in nursing students, with a focus predominantly on distress.
  • Existing studies on nursing student stress are largely quantitative, overlooking qualitative experiences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify experiences contributing to both distress and eustress among nursing students.
  • To develop recommendations for enhancing student coping mechanisms for course demands.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study employing focus groups with final-year nursing students (n=16) in the UK.
  • Thematic analysis of collected data to identify key experiences and themes.

Main Results:

  • Identified themes include clinical experience, support systems, learning/teaching, and course structure.
  • Experiences within these themes were sources of both distress and eustress.
  • Placements offered valuable experiential learning and patient-care opportunities, contributing to eustress.

Conclusions:

  • Successful coping strategies for nursing students involve robust support networks and a positive perspective.
  • Effective educators demonstrate empathy, tune into student concerns, and provide clear guidance, rather than simply offering more time.