Wellness - NSIB.io

Nursing Student Wellness

72%

Nursing students experience burnout

48%

Report high stress and anxiety

35%

Show signs of compassion fatigue

You Matter

Your health comes first

Mental Health Resources

Counseling Services

Access free confidential counseling through your school's Student Health Services. Individual and group therapy sessions available.

Benefits: Professional support, evidence-based treatments, flexible scheduling

Peer Support Groups

Connect with fellow nursing students facing similar challenges. Share experiences in a supportive, non-judgmental environment.

Focus Areas: Stress management, work-life balance, clinical rotation challenges

Academic Support

Test anxiety, study skills, time management workshops to reduce academic pressure and build confidence.

Available: One-on-one tutoring, group study sessions, exam preparation

Self-Care Strategies for Nursing Students

Sleep Hygiene: Aim for 7-9 hours nightly. Establish consistent sleep and wake times to support cognitive function during clinical rotations.
Physical Activity: Even 20-30 minutes of movement daily reduces stress. Walking, yoga, or swimming help process emotional demands.
Nutrition: Eat balanced meals regularly. Avoid relying on caffeine as a crutch during long shifts; stay hydrated throughout the day.
Social Connection: Maintain relationships with friends and family outside nursing. Social support is protective against burnout.
Hobbies & Interests: Dedicate time to activities you enjoy and that aren't related to nursing. Creative outlets provide mental relief.
Boundary Setting: Say no to commitments when you're overwhelmed. Protecting your off-duty time is essential, not selfish.
Journaling: Writing about difficult shifts helps process emotions and identify patterns in stress response.

Mindfulness & Stress Management Tools

Guided Meditation

Use apps like Calm, Headspace, or Insight Timer for quick 5-10 minute meditation breaks between classes or shifts.

Breathing Techniques

Box breathing, 4-7-8 breathing, and diaphragmatic breathing activate your parasympathetic nervous system to calm stress response.

Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Systematically tense and relax muscle groups to release physical tension held during stressful clinical situations.

Crisis & Emergency Resources

If you're having thoughts of self-harm or experiencing a mental health crisis, please reach out immediately. You are not alone, and help is available.

Call or Text 988

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Text "HELLO" to 741741

Crisis Text Line

Call 911

Emergency Services

Go to Nearest ER

24/7 Emergency Care

Work-Life Balance During Clinical Rotations

Set Clear Boundaries: Designate your off-duty time as sacred. Avoid checking emails or thinking about work during breaks.
Plan Transitions: Create a ritual to transition from work mode to personal time (change clothes, take a walk, decompress).
Schedule Recovery Days: After difficult rotations or exams, build in recovery time before taking on new commitments.
Limit Overtime: When possible, avoid picking up extra shifts. Your rest is more valuable than overtime pay early in your career.
Use Vacation Days: Take planned time off. Don't let vacation days accumulate—use them for real breaks.
Find Your Decompression Activity: Whatever helps you unwind (exercise, creative pursuits, time in nature), protect that time fiercely.
Check in Regularly: Notice early signs of burnout (irritability, cynicism, exhaustion). Address them before they escalate.

Your Wellbeing Matters