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Hollis Franco1, Amanda Veesart2, Laura Opton1
1Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing, 3601 4th Street, Lubbock, TX 79430, United States of America.
Nurse Education Today
|May 27, 2025
Summary
Nursing students face mental health challenges. A new color-coded algorithm helps identify and address student needs, improving performance and well-being.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Student Wellness
- Mental Health Interventions
Background:
- Nursing students experience significant mental health challenges due to demanding academic programs.
- These challenges negatively impact academic performance and overall well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To implement a proactive wellness program for nursing students.
- To develop a system for identifying and addressing diverse student needs.
Main Methods:
- A color-coded algorithm was developed to categorize student needs (mild to critical).
- The algorithm links student needs with available resources across school, institutional, and community levels.
- Faculty training was implemented to support the program's framework and student referrals.
Main Results:
- The program facilitates early identification and mitigation of student risks.
- Enhanced collaboration between students, faculty, and wellness departments was achieved.
- The program supports holistic student needs and promotes a nurturing academic environment.
Conclusions:
- Proactive risk management is crucial for improving nursing student performance and outcomes.
- This wellness program contributes to better healthcare outcomes by preparing mentally resilient nurses.
- The model is scalable for implementing wellness initiatives across various academic disciplines.
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