Integrating multidimensional stress management into a baccalaureate nursing curriculum.
The mandate for self-care for holistic nurses can be satisfied with a multidimensional stress management program. This article describes a quasiexperimental pilot study that assessed the need for such a program for senior students in a baccalaureate degree nursing program. Strategies are suggested to integrate these techniques into nursing education.
Grossman
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School of Nursing, Fairfield University, CT, USA.
Wheeler
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D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D003479:Curriculum; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D020380:Needs Assessment; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D010865:Pilot Projects; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012064:Relaxation Therapy; D012648:Self Care / Q000379:methods*; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology*