Assessing stress and reflective practice among nursing students during clinical practicum

IF 1.7 Q2 NURSING

Teaching and Learning in Nursing Pub Date : 2025-07-17 DOI:10.1016/j.teln.2025.06.014

Driss Ait Ali , Hayat Elhad , Souha Dihadril , Zahra Ait Baja , Mustapha Jaa , Smail Ait Ben Ali , Younsse Korchyou , Nour-eddine Loud , Abdelaati El Khiat , Brahim El Houate , Amelia Rizzo , Francesco Chirico , Hicham Khabbache

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Abstract

Background

Nursing students often experience high levels of stress during their clinical practicum, influencing both their learning experience and well-being.

Aim

This study investigated the clinical stress among nursing students and its association with their levels of reflective practice during their clinical training.

Methods

A cross-sectional quantitative study was conducted with 235 nursing students, assessing stress using the Perceived Stress Scale in Clinical Practicum (PSS-CP) and reflective practice using the CPRQ-NS scale.

Results

Findings reveal that overall stress levels were moderate, with interpersonal workload stress being the most significant stressor. Stress varied by academic year and nursing specialization, with third-year students and those in general nursing reporting higher stress levels. Importantly, students engaging in higher levels of reflective practice exhibited lower stress, particularly regarding nursing skill deficits.

Conclusions

These results highlight the need for integrating structured reflective practice sessions into nursing education to enhance emotional resilience and professional growth.

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护生临床实习压力评估与反思实践

护理专业的学生在临床实习期间经常经历高水平的压力，影响他们的学习经历和幸福感。目的了解护生临床训练中临床应激水平及其与反思性实践水平的关系。方法采用横断面定量研究方法，采用临床实习感知压力量表（PSS-CP）和反思实践量表（CPRQ-NS）对235名护生进行压力评估。结果研究结果显示，员工的整体压力水平处于中等水平，人际工作量压力是最显著的压力源。压力因学年和护理专业而异，三年级学生和普通护理专业的学生报告的压力水平更高。重要的是，参与高水平反思练习的学生表现出更低的压力，特别是在护理技能缺陷方面。结论这些结果强调了将结构化的反思性实践课程整合到护理教育中以提高情绪弹性和专业成长的必要性。

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来源期刊

Teaching and Learning in Nursing NURSING-

CiteScore

2.60

自引率

10.50%

发文量

119

审稿时长

37 days

期刊介绍： Teaching and Learning in Nursing is the Official Journal of the National Organization of Associate Degree Nursing. The journal is dedicated to the advancement of Associate Degree Nursing education and practice, and promotes collaboration in charting the future of health care education and delivery. Topics include: - Managing Different Learning Styles - New Faculty Mentoring - Legal Issues - Research - Legislative Issues - Instructional Design Strategies - Leadership, Management Roles - Unique Funding for Programs and Faculty