Level of Burnout and Well- Being of Nursing Students in Selected Universities in Face-to-Face Learning Environment amidst the Pandemic

Abstract

As the world deals with the enduring effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, its impact is especially felt in the educational landscape, notably among nursing students. The sudden shift in the learning environment during this time has sparked considerable mental and emotional stress, potentially influencing their well-being and academic standing. This research sought to examine the correlation between burnout and overall well-being in nursing students from two specific universities during the transitional phase back to face-to-face learning. An extensive questionnaire that was completed by the students themselves and used in the research was used to thoroughly evaluate many aspects of burnout and well-being. Emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal achievement were the factors of burnout that were explored, and the physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual components of wellbeing were assessed. To guarantee a trustworthy interpretation of the gathered data, analytical procedures including chi-square and correlation tests were used. The findings revealed significant insights into the experiences and trials faced by nursing students in this changed academic climate. Evidently, varying degrees of burnout were experienced by these students, with emotional exhaustion being a recurring theme. A noteworthy correlation was observed between the age of the students and their inclination towards depersonalization, suggesting that age might play a crucial role in the management of academic pressures and responsibilities. Furthermore, the research revealed notable variations in mental well-being across gender and in overall well-being across age, particularly in the realm of social dimensions. This crucial finding highlights the pandemic's differentiated impacts on various demographic groups and the necessity for specifically tailored strategies to counter these unique challenges. The findings indicate a nuanced negative correlation between burnout and well-being, suggesting that an increase in burnout levels does not have a significant impact on the decrease of well-being levels. While lacking statistical significance, the aforementioned data implies the significance of sustained endeavors aimed at mitigating burnout and its possible unfavorable impacts on overall welfare. In brief, this study offers crucial perspectives on the encounters of nursing learners during the post-pandemic era, with a particular emphasis on the correlation between burnout and wellness. Despite the presence of a weak correlation, the data highlights the necessity for targeted interventions that aim to mitigate burnout to enhance the general welfare and academic achievement of nursing students who face challenging circumstances.