High Level of Stress
Introduction
Due to the demands of the job, particularly the need for patient care, nursing students endure high levels of stress and sleep deprivation. Nursing students undergo rigorous training to become successful professionals, even though they have yet to make a move to the practice setting. The circumstance necessitates the creation of a program to assist them in lowering their stress levels and enhancing their quality of life as they complete their nursing education and move into practice. This study aims to introduce a mindfulness program for undergraduate nursing students to increase their sense of well-being and mindfulness, which will be demonstrated by reducing stress levels and improving the quality of sleep resulting from stress.
Background
Students and working professionals in the nursing field frequently experience stress. Sleep is crucial for promoting healthy growth and physical performance. It aids in bringing human psychosocial behaviour into balance. The human mind is hardwired with biological cycles like the sleep-wake cycle, and any interruption can have negative consequences (Menon, Karishma, & Mamatha, 2015). However, a lack of restful sleep may result from the stress brought on by heavy demands on the body and mind.
Humans are susceptible to the negative consequences of stress. It may, however, also have practical consequences. Stress has a positive side effect in motivating people to succeed (Behere et al., 2011). The body might suffer from the effects of stress. Physical issues like infections, headaches, insomnia, and ulcers; psychological issues like anxiety, rage, and burnout; and behavioural issues like loneliness, smoking, and substance abuse could all be characterized as harmful effects of stress (Boyd, 2012). Sleep deprivation is also possible for nursing students during their academic years. Lack of sleep causes learning disabilities, psychological diseases, emotional stress, and other problems. Nursing is a demanding career with occupational stress that includes schoolwork, shift work, and lack of sleep (Hughes & Rogers, 2004, McGrath, Reid, & Boore, 2003 &McVicar, 2003). Implementing strategies to lessen stress and enhance sleep quality is suitable.