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Mayantoinette F Watson1, Marion Patti
1About the Authors Mayantoinette F. Watson, PhD, RN, is an assistant professor, University of Southern Mississippi School of Professional Nursing Practice, Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Marion Patti, DNP, RN, is an assistant professor, University of Southern Mississippi School of Professional Nursing Practice. For more information, contact Dr. Watson at Mayantoinette.watson@usm.edu .
Aim:
This study aimed to identify associations between psychological distress and perceived stress and the educational environment among baccalaureate nursing students.
Background:
BSN students are a high-risk group for mental problems. High attrition rates are noted among students who screen for psychological distress.
Method:
A quantitative descriptive design was utilized with a convenience sample of 202 students. Psychological distress was correlated with perceived stress and educational environment. Regression analysis was used to analyze the data.
Results:
Psychological distress was reported in 45 percent of the sample. A significant positive relationship between being married and experiencing reduced psychological distress was found. Perceived stress and educational environment were significantly correlated ( p < .05).
Conclusion:
Perceived stress from the educational environment plays a role in influential factors of psychological distress.
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