Acclimating Nursing Students After the Pandemic: "It's ASNAP!"

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Student Well-being
• Post-Pandemic Recovery

Background:

• Development of the "It's ASNAP!" (Acclimating Nursing Students After the Pandemic) pilot program.
• Focus on academic, social, and emotional well-being for undergraduate nursing students.
• Addressing challenges faced by students returning to campus after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the effectiveness of the "It's ASNAP!" program.
• To understand the academic, social, and emotional needs of returning nursing students.
• To identify key support mechanisms for student acclimation.

Main Methods:

• A purposeful sample of 488 students was recruited.
• Anonymous survey administered to assess acclimation aspects.
• Data collected on academic, social, and emotional support.

Main Results:

• 121 undergraduate nursing students responded to the survey.
• Study groups (79%) and de-stressing events (86%) reported as most helpful.
• Academic support was of highest interest compared to emotional and social support.

Conclusions:

• The "It's ASNAP!" program has been integrated into the nursing school curriculum.
• Ongoing support includes study halls, tutoring, and social activities.
• Resilience-building initiatives and listening sessions are provided during finals week.