Priscilla Margaret Nodine1, Jaron Arbet2, Peggy A Jenkins3, Laura Rosenthal3, Suzanne Carrington3, Sue K Purcell3, Stephanie Lee3, Shane Hoon3. 1. University of Colorado College of Nursing, Anschutz Medical Campus, 13120 East 19th Avenue, Ed 2 North, Aurora, CO 80045, United States of America. Electronic address: priscilla.nodine@cuanschutz.edu. 2. Department of Biostatistics and Informatics, Colorado School of Public Health, 13001 East 17th Place, Fitzsimons Building, Room W4167A, Aurora, CO 80045, United States of America. 3. University of Colorado College of Nursing, Anschutz Medical Campus, 13120 East 19th Avenue, Ed 2 North, Aurora, CO 80045, United States of America.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic profoundly impacted graduate nursing students at work, home, and school. Stress can influence the ability to focus, study, and may delay continuation in graduate school. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to identify the stressors of graduate nursing students during the pandemic. METHOD: A prospective, descriptive, online survey design was used to identify graduate nursing student stressors during the pandemic at one educational institution in the United States. Questions related to employment, COVID-19 exposure, institutional support, future graduate plans were summarized for the total sample and stratified by program (MS, DNP, PhD). Changes in a total stress score were evaluated pre and post onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. RESULTS: A total of 222 graduate nursing students completed the survey. The vast majority of students were employed before the pandemic and a significant decrease in employment occurred during the pandemic (97.3% to 90.1%, p < .001). Overall stress increased (p < .001). The increased total stress was associated with students participating in clinical rotations (q = 0.024) and having a change in work hours (q = 0.022). CONCLUSIONS: Nursing schools need to address graduate student concerns during the pandemic, including having clear communication platforms and offering support services.
BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic profoundly impacted graduate nursing students at work, home, and school. Stress can influence the ability to focus, study, and may delay continuation in graduate school. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to identify the stressors of graduate nursing students during the pandemic. METHOD: A prospective, descriptive, online survey design was used to identify graduate nursing student stressors during the pandemic at one educational institution in the United States. Questions related to employment, COVID-19 exposure, institutional support, future graduate plans were summarized for the total sample and stratified by program (MS, DNP, PhD). Changes in a total stress score were evaluated pre and post onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. RESULTS: A total of 222 graduate nursing students completed the survey. The vast majority of students were employed before the pandemic and a significant decrease in employment occurred during the pandemic (97.3% to 90.1%, p < .001). Overall stress increased (p < .001). The increased total stress was associated with students participating in clinical rotations (q = 0.024) and having a change in work hours (q = 0.022). CONCLUSIONS: Nursing schools need to address graduate student concerns during the pandemic, including having clear communication platforms and offering support services.
Authors: Paul A Harris; Robert Taylor; Robert Thielke; Jonathon Payne; Nathaniel Gonzalez; Jose G Conde Journal: J Biomed Inform Date: 2008-09-30 Impact factor: 6.317
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