The visualization of stress in clinical training: A study of nursing students' perceptions

Abstract

The mean score of perceived stress was 2.58 (<i>SD</i> 0.92). Different sources of stressors perceived by students were identified in current study. The highest type of stressors perceived by students was stress from taking care of patients (mean = 2.81, <i>SD</i> 1.13). In addition, junior students perceived higher level of stress than senior students and female students experienced a higher level of stress than male counterparts. Students who have been supervised by clinical instructors whom their "primary" language is English scored a higher level of stress.