Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Date
8-18-2022
Publication Title
International Journal of Studies in Nursing
Department
Nursing
College/School
School of Nursing and Health Professions
Abstract
Self-care is often lacking in nursing students worldwide. The objectives for this study were to discover the current self-care practices of one group of entry level undergraduate nursing students, the students’ understanding of self-care, and the students’ preferences for self-care interventions aimed at improving self-care. Quantitative and quantitative measures were used to measure the students’ current self-care practices, needs, and recommendations for interventions to be used in future semesters to improve nursing student self-care. The students were found to generally be deficient in areas related to nutrition, obtaining healthcare information or guidance, pacing themselves to avoid exhaustion, and performing relaxation exercises. They scored well on areas related to psychosocial self-care, such as believing their life has meaning or having meaningful relationships. Several suggestions were made by the students for encouraging nursing student self-care. Nursing students are often lacking in self-care. It is important for nursing programs worldwide to develop and encourage student self-care.
Recommended Citation
Armstrong, Nancy; Reid, Kristin M.; and Todd, Dana, "Exploring the Self-care Practices and Needs of Entry-Level Nursing Students: A Pilot Project" (2022). Faculty & Staff Research and Creative Activity. 187.
https://digitalcommons.murraystate.edu/faculty/187
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Comments
This is a peer-reviewed article published by International Journal of Studies in Nursing available at https://doi.org/10.20849/ijsn.v7i3.1234