Publication Date
Spring 2017
Degree Type
Doctoral Project
Degree Name
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Department
Nursing
First Advisor
Colleen O’Leary-Kelley
Second Advisor
Deepika Goyal
Third Advisor
Angelica Almonte
Keywords
New graduate, Stress, Exercise
Abstract
Stress in new graduate nurses has been a known issue in nursing for decades. The number of new graduate nurse turnover rates has reached up to 50% within the first three years of practice, according to some studies. Most new graduate nurses who choose to leave their job, or even the profession, cite stress as a major factor.
Methods: Single point correlation survey of new graduate BSN students in Southern California (n=32).
Results: Initial results showed a statistically significant difference between those who exercised three to five hours per week, versus though who exercised more than five hours per week. However, this difference was not seen on the final analysis. All but 3 of the respondents reported that their shift schedule impacted their desired exercise routine.
Recommendations: Stress, and ways to mitigate it, in new graduate nurses remains a priority to address in new graduate nurses. Education on factors that can mitigate stress, such as exercise, may be beneficial, but expectations for their work-life balance also need to be addressed with new graduate nurses.
Recommended Citation
Helgesen, Kathleen, "Stress in New Graduate Nurses: Can They Sweat It? A Correlational Study of Exercise and Stress in New Graduate Nurses" (2017). Doctoral Projects. 61.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.31979/etd.qy9r-fedf
https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/etd_doctoral/61
