Commentary on: Ji Q, Zhang L, Xu J, Ji P, Song M, Chen Y. et al. Associations of mental well-being with higher education- related stress and orientation of the academic goals among nursing students: a cross-sectional study. Int J Ment Health Nurs 2024; 00: 1–11. Available from: https: //doi.org /10.1111/in m.13313
Implications for practice and research Academic orientation is important for knowledge capacity, with implications for nursing students’ mental health. It is important to be clear about what questionnaires measure and interpret their findings accordingly.
Recruitment and retention of nursing staff has become a significant global challenge after the COVID-19 pandemic, with increased stress levels for both nurses and nursing students reported. Improving nursing education is one potential pathway to boost the nursing workforce, as nursing students often suffer from poor mental health and lack of sufficient preparation for the challenges of...