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

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Author Affiliation: Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing, The University of Scranton, Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Published: June 2024

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.

Purpose: This study examined differences between test anxiety in nursing and nonnursing students while comparing current trends related to academic level and gender.

Methods: Using a cross-sectional design, participants completed the Test Anxiety Inventory as a measure of perceived test anxiety.

Results: Minimal differences in scores based on major and academic level were found. Differences based on gender were noted with females reporting higher levels of test anxiety.

Conclusions: Findings may help nurse educators better understand test anxiety and guide the implementation of supportive strategies to improve learning outcomes.

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