Effect of Healing Touch on stress perception and biological correlates.

The objective of this pilot study was to investigate the effect of Healing Touch on state/trait anxiety and physiological measures of heart rate, blood pressure, muscle tension, skin conductance, and skin temperature in healthy adults. The study used a single group, repeated measures design with a nonprobability convenience sample of 30 subjects. Physiological data were collected for 10 minutes before intervention, during 30 minutes of Healing Touch treatment, and for 10 minutes posttreatment.

Perceived stress reported by nurse practitioner students.

Purpose: To explore the phenomenon of stress as perceived by nurse practitioner (NP) students enrolled in a master of science in nursing program.

Data Sources: The study utilized a qualitative approach for data collection and analysis consistent with grounded theory methodology. We recruited 12 students, 4 men and 8 women, during their final year of a university-based NP program.

Stress and social support among Hispanic student nurses: implications for academic achievement.

This article describes two studies examining the effects of stress and social support on the academic achievement of Hispanic associate degree nursing students. The first study investigated stress, measured by the Life Experiences Survey (LES), and its relationship to academic achievement. Data analysis revealed a relationship between negative stress and academic achievement.