Stressors associated with Clinical Psychiatric Nursing Experience among Technical Nursing Students

Abstract

Stress in nursing students is an area of concern and it may result in psychological distress, physical complaints, behavior problems and poor academic performance. Psychiatric nursing students have their own unique stressors specific to their field, students reported experiencing elevated levels of academic stress during PMHN. Nursing students, however, experienced higher levels of stress during the academic year in conjunction with elevated external stressors, including increased clinical responsibilities and course requirements. Aim of the Study: This study aims to assess stressors associated with clinical psychiatric nursing experience among technical nursing students. This aim will be achieved through the following: 1. Assessing student’s expectation in relation to psychiatric illness, psychiatric patients and psychiatric nursing experiences.