Date of Last Revision

2023-05-03 12:02:01

Major

Nursing

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Date of Expected Graduation

Spring 2019

Abstract

Anxiety, dependent upon the frequency and severity, can be a serious problem that reduces physical, cognitive, and clinical performance. Nursing students have been found to experience especially high levels of state and trait anxiety which, according to Dorothea Orem’s self-care deficit theory, causes a deficit in health promotion and the health of oneself. There is little evidence available about how progression through a baccalaureate nursing program in the United States impacts anxiety. This research investigates anxiety in baccalaureate nursing students and how progression through the program influences self-reported anxiety levels. A descriptive cross-sectional study was performed on a convenience sample at a Midwestern public university in the United States via an online survey, which included both demographic questions and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale (GAD-7). It was determined statistically significant that sophomore students have a higher level of anxiety compared to junior and senior year nursing students. There is also a positive correlation between GPA and GAD-7 scores. Education for sophomore nursing students focused on improved familiarity with the program is discussed as a possible solution for high anxiety levels in this cohort.

Research Sponsor

Dr. Lori Kidd

First Reader

Carrie Wissmar

Second Reader

Dr. Toni Bisconti

Share

COinS
 
 

To view the content in your browser, please download Adobe Reader or, alternately,
you may Download the file to your hard drive.

NOTE: The latest versions of Adobe Reader do not support viewing PDF files within Firefox on Mac OS and if you are using a modern (Intel) Mac, there is no official plugin for viewing PDF files within the browser window.