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American Journal of Advances in Nursing Research

Volume 11, Issue 2, 2024
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American Journal of Advances in Nursing Research
Issn
XXX-XXXX (Print), 2349 – 0691 (Online)
Frequency
bi-annual
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Abstract
Title
A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY TO ASSESS THE LEVEL OF STRESS AMONG STAFF NURSES WORKING IN SELECTED HOSPITAL
Author
Abisha L1*, Dr. Lizy Merlin Lisha
Email
abishalazer31342@gmail.com
keyword
Stress, Staff nurses.
Abstract
A study to assess the level of stress among staff nurses in selected hospital at Kanyakumari district. Purposive sampling technique was adapted for this study. Totally 50 Samples were selected. The investigator used self-administering questionnaire to assess Sociodemographic and Work-related characteristics of staff nurses and Modified Expanded nursing stress scale to assess the level of stress among staff nurses. Findings reveals that in pre-test,6(12%) had never stress, 12(24%) had occasionally stress, 17 (34% ) had frequent stressful and 15(30%) had extreme stress. This study revealed Younger nurses are at a greater risk of developing stress, especially in dealing with the death of a patient, uncertainty of concerning treatment, dealing with patients and families, conflict with physician. Whereas inadequate emotional preparation, conflict with the peers, discrimination were causing occasional occurrence of stress in most of the nurses. Hence, it is recommended that duties should be allocated such that there is a senior nurse to mentor and support a younger nurse to deal with such stressful situations
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