THE IMPACTS OF NURSING STUDENTS’ BURNOUT ON STUDENTS’ PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW

Abstract

Stress in nursing students is a significant concern due to the demanding nature of nursing school courses. Students are not only expected to succeed academically but also must learn to deal with the challenges of patient care and developing clinical skills (Carvalho et al., 2018, p. 41). This goal of this article is to synthesize key findings regarding the effects of burnout on student performance while in nursing school. This review examines research methods, critiques different approaches, and provides recommendations for future studies. Databases searched include Elsevier, Taylor & Francis Online, the University of Murcia, Curationis, Wiley Online Library, ResearchGate, Sage Journals, and the APA PsychNet. From these databases, seventeen articles were reviewed and examined using the 2018 version of the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT). Two major themes were identified: the inverse relationship between burnout and self-concept and the relationship between levels of burnout and student engagement. In conclusion, while the articles reviewed identified the existence of these relationships, more research is needed to identify factors that combat negative self-concept and increase engagement.