A Study to Assess the Level of Stress Among Staff Nurses Working in S.V.B.P. Hospital at Meerut

Stress may be one of the most overlooked issues that nurses and nursing students face. Yet, it is one of the most impactful as it can affect many aspects of work and personal life. Bedside nursing places high levels of emotional and physical demand on healthcare professionals. Objectives: To assess the level of stress among staff nurses. Methodology: The present study used a quantitative research approach with a descriptive design. A non-probability convenience sampling technique was used, and 70 subjects were selected. A socio-demographic sheet and the perceived stress scale were used to analyze the magnitude of stress among nurses working in S.V.B.P. hospital at Meerut. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used to scrutinize the data. Results: The result showed that 63 (90%) of the sample had moderate stress, 4 (5.7%) of the sample had low stress and 3 (4.3%) of the sample had high stress. Conclusion: The present study assessed the level of stress among staff nurses in S.V.B.P. hospital at Meerut. Thus, the investigation was done to assess each sample's overall stress level and appropriate measures were taken to ensure that the nurses receive adequate information and education regarding stress adaptive behavior by the booklet.