Date of Graduation

Fall 12-13-2024

Document Type

Project

Degree Name

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

College/School

School of Nursing and Health Professions

Department/Program

Nursing

Program

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

First Advisor

Dr. Goyal

Second Advisor

Dr. Kletter

Abstract

Abstract

Background. Stress refers to a state of mental tension caused by a difficult situation. Research indicates that stress negatively affects university students.

Problem. Researchers have found that 30% of undergraduate nursing students have symptoms of burnout resulting from an overaccumulation of stressors and 97.8% were at moderate risk for developing burnout.

Approach. An educational module consisting of a 15-minute YouTube videos was designed, developed, and implemented to increase awareness about stress, reduce feelings of anxiety, and identify integration potential of such a module in nursing education to promote student well-being. Participants completed an online survey before and after watching the video that included five general demographic questions and a 10-item Perceived Stress Scale (PSS).

Outcome. Fifteen students out of a possible 40 (37.5%) completed pre- and post-surveys. Most participants were female (89%), and all were third semester nursing students at a local community college. Mean pre-PSS score was 18, indicating moderate levels of perceived stress. Results indicated no statistically significant difference between mean pre- and post-PSS scores (18 vs 19, p=0.8). Conclusion. Although results were not statistically significant, students did report moderate stress at both time points suggesting nursing schools should integrate stress management content into their curriculum. Students in the study were satisfied with the use of YouTube to discuss stress in nursing school to suggest that social media platforms can help nurses learn to deal with stressful situations in real time and be better caregivers.

Comments

this is a link for the animation for those who wish to see the YouTube video for the project implementation

https://youtu.be/H9WzQsTdgFo?si=o6yt_4D-ZeuLSSGd

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