Quantifying the magnitude of stress among new graduate nurses working in intensive care units

Jul 2, 2025Scientific reports

Measuring stress levels in new nurses working in intensive care units

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Abstract

A total of 189 new graduate nurses working in ICUs reported significant differences in stress levels based on gender.

  • Female nurses exhibited higher mean scores on the (PSS)-10 and (ENSS)-10 compared to males.
  • Significant variations in stress related to workload were found across different genders, age groups, and types of ICUs.
  • Inadequate emotional preparation scores significantly differed based on age group, marital status, and type of ICU.
  • Major stressors identified included discrimination, issues with supervisors, heavy workloads, lack of peer support, uncertainty about treatment, and challenges in patient and family interactions.

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Key numbers

29.80
Mean PSS-10 Score
Average score from 189 participants on the PSS-10.
2.4
Gender Stress Difference
Mean difference in PSS-10 scores between females and males.
Higher
Full-time vs. Part-time Stress
Comparison of stress levels based on work hours.

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