Differences in Test Anxiety Scores Among Baccalaureate Nursing Students and Nonnursing Students.

Background: Test-taking is a prominent cause of anxiety for nursing students. Test anxiety may interfere with academic performance, program completion, and successful transition to practice. Prior research suggests that nursing students are more test-anxious than other students, yet this concept is not well studied.

The Impact of Therapy Dogs on Prelicensure Baccalaureate Nursing Student Test Anxiety.

Aim: This study examined the impact of a therapy dog intervention on baccalaureate nursing student test anxiety.

Background: Nursing student test anxiety may hinder academic performance and program outcomes. Considering this negative impact, it is essential to implement anxiety-reducing strategies.