An investigation of occupational stress among nurse tutors

The quality of education which students of nursing receive relates very much to the qualities of the teacher, their knowledge, skills, motivation etc. This study examines stress factors affecting nurse teachers. The Occupational Stress Indicator (1) was used to pinpoint the sources of stress and its effects upon nurse tutors working for a district health authority within the NHS. Individual qualities and current coping strategies being used were also identified. The findings are listed in the results section of this article, which concludes by looking at further coping strategies that could be adopted to assist stress management among nurse tutors. Improving the job satisfaction of nurse teachers, by reducing stress levels has important implications for nursing practice because of the links between effective education and the provision of a sound knowledge base for nurses involved in patient care.