In:
Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, SAGE Publications, Vol. 29, No. 5 ( 2023-09), p. 363-374
Abstract:
Nurses and nursing students have been at the forefront of the fight against COVID-19, often working in conditions that produce stress injuries and burnout. Early recognition and mitigation of stress and emotional trauma help prevent burnout. Aims: To evaluate the effectiveness of an online 8-hour stress awareness course and associated 1-hour support group in reducing stress and burnout among nursing students. Methods: We conducted a program evaluation for an online stress awareness pilot course offered to nursing students. The course, and associated support groups led by trained psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner students, included a common language for talking about stress, screening tools for recognizing stress injuries, and strategies for improving self-care. Students completed pre- and post-course surveys. Outcome measures included changes on course learning objectives, level of burnout, health-related locus of control, and experiences of stress and coping. Results: Nursing students ( n = 360) enrolled in the course, and 224 (62%) completed pre- and post-course surveys. Sixty percent rated the course excellent or very good. Depression Anxiety and Stress Scales and Impact of Event Scale Revised scores were within established normal ranges. There was a significant increase in all nine course learning objectives ( p 〈 .001) and decreased signs of stress ( p 〈 .001). Students’ level of burnout decreased by odds ratio = 0.58 (95% CI: [0.4, 0.9], p 〈 .006). Conclusions: Nursing leaders can use psychoeducational strategies to mitigate the impact of stress, build confidence, and support nursing students entering the workforce during these unprecedented times.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1078-3903
,
1532-5725
DOI:
10.1177/10783903231186997
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Publication Date:
2023
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2049067-7
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