A Descriptive Study to Assess daily routine activities and level of Stress among students of B. Sc (Hons.) Nursing students at AIIMS, Jodhpur

It is a known fact that students are subjected to different kinds of stressors, such as the pressure of academics with an obligation to succeed, an uncertain future, and difficulties of integrating into the system. The hectic schedules and a number of responsibilities have greatly contributed to this condition and it is important to know the ways that could alleviate stressful conditions. Aim of the study was to assess daily routine activities and level of stress among B.sc (Hons.) Nursing. Students.

100 B.sc (Hons.) Nurs. students of AIIMS, Jodhpur selected through quota sampling method 25 students from each batch (1^st yr. to 4^th yrs. students). Data was collected by Self structured questions i.e. close ended were included to elaborate the daily routine activities and Perception of academic stress scale was used, to elicit more about stress related to academics and stress related to general behavior by likert scale among B.SC (Hons.) Nursing students. Data were analyzed by SPSS 16. Result: Around 89% of samples had moderate stress level, 10% sample had mild level of stress and only 1% had severe stress. Dietary routine activity as well as physical activities (duration of playing) had significant association with level of stress. Conclusion: Maintenance of a proper daily routine helps in living a stress-free life to a great extent. Therefore proper planning of daily routine activities will create positive attitude during stressful situation.